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AE20 MLX

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,193 mi
Last recorded60,193 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE20 MLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 60,193 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 50,202 miles

Front Brake pads getting low - monitor possible low wear sensor displaying on dashboard between MOT inspection dates if annual mileage is maintained

Rear Brake pads getting low - monitor possible low wear sensor displaying on dashboard between MOT inspection dates if annual mileage is maintained

Pass 24 May 2023 36,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 34,575 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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AE20 MLX is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE20 MLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE20 MLX?

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What year was AE20 MLX registered?

AE20 MLX is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is AE20 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE20 MLX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE20 MLX have outstanding finance?

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