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Y26 ELS

2020 BMW X3

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,999 mi
Last recorded43,999 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW X332,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 ELS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 43,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 35,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 26,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 car seats fitted in rear ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 26,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 car seats fitted in rear ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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Y26 ELS is a 2020 BMW X3 in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,573 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 X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y26 ELS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 6 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y26 ELS?

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What year was Y26 ELS registered?

Y26 ELS is a 2020 BMW X3, first registered on 6 January 2020.

Is Y26 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 ELS 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.

Does Y26 ELS have outstanding finance?

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