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AK69 YWZ

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK69 YWZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 105,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 105,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge on 3.5m

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2.5m

weld repair to o/s rear wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2025 94,476 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge on 3.5m

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2.5m

weld repair to o/s rear wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,965 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 63,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 YWZ is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

AK69 YWZ is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 January 2020.

Is AK69 YWZ safe to buy?

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