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YL69 XYZ

2020 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,296 mi
Last recorded45,296 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL69 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 45,296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 45,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 31,124 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 31,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 23,927 miles

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

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

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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YL69 XYZ is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL69 XYZ, 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 YL69 XYZ registered?

YL69 XYZ is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 January 2020.

Is YL69 XYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL69 XYZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL69 XYZ have outstanding finance?

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