2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EX20 YFY
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 99,033 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX20 YFY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 99,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX20 YFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 3 Series (EX20 YFY) between March 2023 and April 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.
EX20 YFY Mileage History
- 01/03/202355,326 mi
- 13/02/202469,640 mi+14,314 mi
- 21/02/202585,530 mi+15,890 mi
- 13/04/202699,033 mi+13,503 mi
Average of roughly 14,014 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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