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F17 TAX

2020 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,081 mi
Last recorded69,081 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 TAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 69,081 miles

Front Breaks warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 69,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Breaks warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 57,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,761 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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F17 TAX is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F17 TAX, 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 F17 TAX registered?

F17 TAX is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is F17 TAX safe to buy?

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