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CR05 SXE

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,123 mi
Last recorded63,123 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 SXE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,245 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,131 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 32,131 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 21,064 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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CR05 SXE 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 83.3%.

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 CR05 SXE, 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 CR05 SXE?

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What year was CR05 SXE registered?

CR05 SXE is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2020.

Is CR05 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR05 SXE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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