2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · C14 GOV
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 40,923 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C14 GOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 40,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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C14 GOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 3 Series (C14 GOV) between January 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C14 GOV Mileage History
- 24/01/202319,598 mi
- 15/01/202425,223 mi+5,625 mi
- 29/07/202426,647 mi+1,424 mi
- 09/07/202530,920 mi+4,273 mi
- 04/08/202640,923 mi+10,003 mi
Average of roughly 6,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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The plastic oil filter housing and coolant expansion tanks are known to crack or seep, leading to slow coolant loss that can go unnoticed until a warning appears.
- Rear Differential WeepingModerate
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- Starter Motor Fire Risk (Recall)Serious
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