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EV51 GER

2020 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

61,856 mi
Last recorded61,856 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV51 GER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 61,856 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 180,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 180,285 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached Heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 56,061 miles

Central Under shields fitted preventing full inspection of brake/fuel components

Fail 6 Jun 2025 56,061 miles

Central Under shields fitted preventing full inspection of brake/fuel components

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Adjust tyre pressure (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 171,625 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 171,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,096 miles

Central Front Under shields fitted front to rear,unable to inspect fully fuel/brake pipes.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 160,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 31,178 miles

advice slight noise from engine

vehicle fitted with under trays, suspension covers, body sill covers, wheel arch liners and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 21 Jul 2022 153,912 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 153,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 148,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 148,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Jun 2020 141,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 141,538 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,575 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 133,454 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,793 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 118,793 miles

Front Emissions not tested Pipe leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 104,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,017 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,495 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,622 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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EV51 GER is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EV51 GER, 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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EV51 GER is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2020.

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