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5 WLS

2020 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,840 mi
Last recorded33,840 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 WLS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 33,840 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 30,081 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 24,526 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 Mar 2024 24,526 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 19,679 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 13 Mar 2023 19,679 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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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5 WLS is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5 WLS, 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 5 WLS?

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What year was 5 WLS registered?

5 WLS is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 February 2020.

Is 5 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 WLS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5 WLS have outstanding finance?

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