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BJ20 SZX

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,523 mi
Last recorded47,523 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ20 SZX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,523 miles

225/45/18 - 255/40/18

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2 - 4 MM OVERALL TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2 - 4 MM TREAD DEPTH OVERALL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 36,605 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 36,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 28,063 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 28,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,973 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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BJ20 SZX 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 BJ20 SZX, 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 BJ20 SZX registered?

BJ20 SZX is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2020.

Is BJ20 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ20 SZX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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