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AK69 YWS

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,981 mi
Last recorded53,981 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK69 YWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,981 miles

Front wipers streaking slightly, blades cleaned, monitor for blades wearing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" slightly distorted at inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" slightly distorted at inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 53,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wipers streaking slightly, blades cleaned, monitor for blades wearing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" slightly distorted at inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" slightly distorted at inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 45,536 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 38,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,738 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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AK69 YWS is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 AK69 YWS, 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 AK69 YWS registered?

AK69 YWS is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 2020.

Is AK69 YWS safe to buy?

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