2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BD70 DUV
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 23,182 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD70 DUV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 23,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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BD70 DUV MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 3 Series (BD70 DUV) between January 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BD70 DUV Mileage History
- 11/01/202415,218 mi
- 29/10/202421,798 mi+6,580 mi
- 02/12/202522,174 mi+376 mi
- 29/09/202623,182 mi+1,008 mi
Average of roughly 2,933 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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