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AM18 YLA

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,925 mi
Last recorded80,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM18 YLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 80,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 91,562 miles

chip to screen

Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,197 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 88,197 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,843 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,311 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage in swept area drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AM18 YLA is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AM18 YLA, 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 AM18 YLA registered?

AM18 YLA is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 2020.

Is AM18 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM18 YLA shows 10 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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