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994 DON

2019 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,648 mi
Last recorded39,648 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 5 Series42,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration994 DON
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 39,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 39,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 36,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,598 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 30,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023
Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,313 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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994 DON is a 2019 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 42,988 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 994 DON, 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 7 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 994 DON?

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What year was 994 DON registered?

994 DON is a 2019 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2019.

Is 994 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 994 DON shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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