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DY70 EKL

2020 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,263 mi
Last recorded47,263 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY70 EKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 47,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 33,706 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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DY70 EKL is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY70 EKL, 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 DY70 EKL registered?

DY70 EKL is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2020.

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