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A21 PTL

2019 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 5 Series42,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PTL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 101,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,893 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 75,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,653 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 62,653 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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A21 PTL is a 2019 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A21 PTL, 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 A21 PTL?

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What year was A21 PTL registered?

A21 PTL is a 2019 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2019.

Is A21 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 PTL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 PTL have outstanding finance?

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