2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KA51 MCV
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2020. Recorded mileage 96,197 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA51 MCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 96,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA51 MCV 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 (KA51 MCV) between November 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
KA51 MCV Mileage History
- 28/11/202267,918 mi
- 08/09/202374,943 mi+7,025 mi
- 16/09/202481,573 mi+6,630 mi
- 12/09/202584,127 mi+2,554 mi
- 07/10/202696,197 mi+12,070 mi
Average of roughly 7,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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