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C26 RMH

2020 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,693 mi
Last recorded42,693 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 RMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 42,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 117,924 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 117,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 31,318 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 30,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,505 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 20,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 16,463 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,033 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,927 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,927 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,315 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 42,314 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,000 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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C26 RMH is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C26 RMH, 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 C26 RMH registered?

C26 RMH is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2020.

Is C26 RMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 RMH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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