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SO05 LOU

2020 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,931 mi
Last recorded28,931 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 2 Series22,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LOU
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 28,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,924 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 24,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 17,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 7,830 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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SO05 LOU is a 2020 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 22,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO05 LOU registered?

SO05 LOU is a 2020 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is SO05 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 LOU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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