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YR20 YPV

2020 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,892 mi
Last recorded36,892 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR20 YPV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 36,892 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 36,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 27,105 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,031 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 26,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 14,368 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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YR20 YPV is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 YR20 YPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR20 YPV registered?

YR20 YPV is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 May 2020.

Is YR20 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR20 YPV 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 YR20 YPV have outstanding finance?

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