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AF20 UVT

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF20 UVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 135,102 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber damper cracked/split slightly (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 135,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber damper cracked/split slightly (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 105,399 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,523 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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AF20 UVT is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF20 UVT, 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 AF20 UVT?

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What year was AF20 UVT registered?

AF20 UVT is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2020.

Is AF20 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF20 UVT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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