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AB56 LJB

2020 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,115 mi
Last recorded63,115 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 LJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 63,115 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 43,157 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 43,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 26,937 miles

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

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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AB56 LJB is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB56 LJB, 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 AB56 LJB registered?

AB56 LJB is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is AB56 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB56 LJB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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