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YS20 FMP

2020 BMW 3 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,828 mi
Last recorded33,828 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 3 Series37,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS20 FMP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 33,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 29,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 21,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 21,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,341 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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YS20 FMP is a 2020 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS20 FMP, 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 YS20 FMP registered?

YS20 FMP is a 2020 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2020.

Is YS20 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS20 FMP 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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