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A20 FAB

2019 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,143 mi
Last recorded51,143 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 5 Series42,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FAB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 51,143 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 51,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,052 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 45,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (275/35-19 RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (275/35-19 RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 32,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 32,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 26,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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A20 FAB is a 2019 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A20 FAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A20 FAB?

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What year was A20 FAB registered?

A20 FAB is a 2019 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2019.

Is A20 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FAB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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