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AL14 EKS

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,171 mi
Last recorded75,171 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL14 EKS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 75,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,405 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 69,403 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,510 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 53,487 miles

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

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

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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AL14 EKS is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AL14 EKS, 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 AL14 EKS registered?

AL14 EKS is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is AL14 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL14 EKS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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