2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH20 OHD
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 28,662 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH20 OHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 28,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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YH20 OHD 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 (YH20 OHD) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YH20 OHD Mileage History
- 15/03/202314,161 mi
- 05/03/202418,568 mi+4,407 mi
- 12/03/202418,626 mi+58 mi
- 04/11/202421,892 mi+3,266 mi
- 31/10/202528,662 mi+6,770 mi
Average of roughly 5,511 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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