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DT04 ODE

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,877 mi
Last recorded58,877 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT04 ODE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,877 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 58,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster at max. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,601 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 43,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 28,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 18,620 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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DT04 ODE 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 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 DT04 ODE, 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 DT04 ODE registered?

DT04 ODE is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 February 2020.

Is DT04 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT04 ODE shows 6 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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