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A23 FAR

2019 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,437 mi
Last recorded86,437 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 5 Series42,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 FAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 86,437 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 73,577 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 59,125 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 55,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,258 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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A23 FAR is a 2019 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A23 FAR, 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 A23 FAR?

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What year was A23 FAR registered?

A23 FAR is a 2019 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2019.

Is A23 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 FAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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