2020 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · J31 GOL
2020 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Feb 2020. Recorded mileage 87,758 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J31 GOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 87,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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J31 GOL 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 X3 (J31 GOL) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
J31 GOL Mileage History
- 02/02/202457,307 mi
- 08/02/202457,307 mi
- 13/02/202573,131 mi+15,824 mi
- 06/02/202685,477 mi+12,346 mi
- 02/04/202687,758 mi+2,281 mi
Average of roughly 14,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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