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A8 WKS

2020 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,506 mi
Last recorded46,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WKS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 37,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm lower Shock mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer door sill covers fitted

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

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 28,452 miles

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2024 28,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 16,939 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (ATTENTION SOON)

engine cover and undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

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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A8 WKS is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,579 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 A8 WKS, 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 6 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 WKS registered?

A8 WKS is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is A8 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 WKS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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