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AB04 XLB

2020 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,239 mi
Last recorded52,239 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 XLB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,239 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 132,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 128,883 miles

Nearside Front fog light u/s

Pass 30 Sep 2024 38,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,256 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 32,256 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,930 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,015 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 119,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,171 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,162 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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AB04 XLB is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB04 XLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB04 XLB registered?

AB04 XLB is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 2020.

Is AB04 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 XLB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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