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AY20 ZYE

2020 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,536 mi
Last recorded42,536 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY20 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 34,629 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 34,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 28,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,915 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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AY20 ZYE is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AY20 ZYE, 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 AY20 ZYE registered?

AY20 ZYE is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2020.

Is AY20 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY20 ZYE 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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