2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SA20 PVU
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 57,923 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA20 PVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 57,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA20 PVU 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 (SA20 PVU) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
SA20 PVU Mileage History
- 29/06/202330,396 mi
- 28/06/202442,577 mi+12,181 mi
- 30/06/202550,275 mi+7,698 mi
- 30/06/202657,923 mi+7,648 mi
- 30/06/202657,923 mi
Average of roughly 9,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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