2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EA20 JCJ
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 56,908 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA20 JCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 56,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EA20 JCJ 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 (EA20 JCJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EA20 JCJ Mileage History
- 21/04/202312,535 mi
- 19/04/202424,179 mi+11,644 mi
- 15/04/202538,648 mi+14,469 mi
- 15/04/202538,648 mi
- 08/04/202656,908 mi+18,260 mi
Average of roughly 14,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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