2021 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YJ71 KAE
2021 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 87,625 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ71 KAE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 87,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YJ71 KAE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2021 BMW 1 Series (YJ71 KAE) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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