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2021 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · J5 FNR

J5 FNR

2021 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2021. Recorded mileage 42,876 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2021
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/07/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
42,876 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2021
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2021 BMW 118 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 July 2025 at 42,876 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean result from 5 July 2024 at 34,738 miles. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories indicates the vehicle has not entered any pattern of recurring mechanical or structural faults. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a five-year-old car. The record shows 8,138 miles covered between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, equating to roughly 8,100 miles per year across the observed period and close to the 8,575 annual average for the model's age. No gaps or abrupt jumps appear in the two entries supplied; the sparse history offers only a limited window but shows no warning signs of neglect or heavy use. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. Two tests with no advisories do not rule out early wear in suspension bushes, brake disc lip formation, or underbody corrosion that a short annual examination might miss on a lightly used vehicle. Given the absence of any flagged items across exhaust emissions, steering, or structural integrity, the presented record implies conscientious upkeep by previous keepers. Verify service stamps against the 34,738 and 42,876 mile points and confirm tyre age, as consumables unseen by the MOT can degrade through standing rather than mileage.

J5 FNR Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
  • 42,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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J5 FNR Mileage History

  1. 05/07/202434,738 mi
  2. 14/07/202542,876 mi+8,138 mi

Average of roughly 7,947 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

J5 FNR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 BMW 118 (J5 FNR) between July 2024 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY