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AE70 FBO

2020 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,517 mi
Last recorded74,517 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE70 FBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,099 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2025 65,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 Both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 58,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 40,037 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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AE70 FBO is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AE70 FBO, 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 AE70 FBO?

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What year was AE70 FBO registered?

AE70 FBO is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2020.

Is AE70 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE70 FBO 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.

Does AE70 FBO have outstanding finance?

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