2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · W7 CPC
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 36,139 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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W7 CPC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 36,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W7 CPC MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 3 Series (W7 CPC) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
W7 CPC Mileage History
- 17/03/202319,420 mi
- 18/03/202426,903 mi+7,483 mi
- 19/03/202531,694 mi+4,791 mi
- 27/03/202636,139 mi+4,445 mi
Average of roughly 5,522 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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