2020 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YK69 RCT
2020 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 2020. Recorded mileage 34,721 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,721 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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YK69 RCT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 34,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YK69 RCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 3 Series (YK69 RCT) between February 2023 and February 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.
YK69 RCT Mileage History
- 21/02/202319,661 mi
- 30/01/202424,827 mi+5,166 mi
- 27/01/202529,297 mi+4,470 mi
- 10/02/202634,721 mi+5,424 mi
Average of roughly 5,070 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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