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C8 UBY

2020 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,921 mi
Last recorded118,921 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 UBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 118,921 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 118,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,047 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 60,865 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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C8 UBY is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 C8 UBY, 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 C8 UBY registered?

C8 UBY is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2020.

Is C8 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 UBY 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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