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5005 PL

2020 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,896 mi
Last recorded31,896 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5005 PL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 31,896 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 24,693 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 16,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 10,333 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 10,217 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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5005 PL is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 37,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5005 PL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5005 PL registered?

5005 PL is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 January 2020.

Is 5005 PL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5005 PL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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