2020 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · NL20 FJJ
2020 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 55,677 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL20 FJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 55,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL20 FJJ 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 (NL20 FJJ) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
NL20 FJJ Mileage History
- 12/04/202434,987 mi
- 25/03/202545,679 mi+10,692 mi
- 26/03/202545,679 mi
- 20/03/202655,677 mi+9,998 mi
- 23/03/202655,677 mi
Average of roughly 10,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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