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12 GSB

2020 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,783 mi
Last recorded22,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration12 GSB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 22,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 18,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 12,280 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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12 GSB is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 GSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 12 GSB?

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What year was 12 GSB registered?

12 GSB is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is 12 GSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 GSB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 12 GSB have outstanding finance?

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