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C1 LVT

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,278 mi
Last recorded59,278 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 LVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 59,278 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 59,277 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 40,775 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 35,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre thread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre thread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 24,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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C1 LVT 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 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 C1 LVT, 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

How do I check the history of C1 LVT?

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What year was C1 LVT registered?

C1 LVT is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2020.

Is C1 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 LVT 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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