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2020 BMW 840I Auto 3.0L Petrol · W3 SMK

W3 SMK

2020 BMW 840I Auto (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 38,251 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 840I AUTO
Year / Origin
2020 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,251 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
2998cc
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W3 SMK Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
  • 38,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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W3 SMK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 840I Auto (W3 SMK) between September 2024 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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W3 SMK Mileage History

  1. 10/09/202424,992 mi
  2. 13/09/202424,993 mi+1 mi
  3. 13/09/202424,993 mi
  4. 21/08/202538,251 mi+13,258 mi

Average of roughly 14,039 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
52
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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