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BUB 1A

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,770 mi
Last recorded78,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUB 1A
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,770 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 78,760 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

light misting of oil around differential.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,744 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,776 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 55,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,988 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 46,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,076 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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BUB 1A is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BUB 1A, 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 BUB 1A registered?

BUB 1A is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2020.

Is BUB 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUB 1A shows 9 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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