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A5 ETL

2019 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,270 mi
Last recorded37,270 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 5 Series42,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 ETL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 37,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 33,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 33,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,336 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 25,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 17,432 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 17,432 miles

Front 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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A5 ETL is a 2019 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol 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 A5 ETL, 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 A5 ETL?

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What year was A5 ETL registered?

A5 ETL is a 2019 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2019.

Is A5 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 ETL 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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