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AJ70 VHO

2020 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ70 VHO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 91,924 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 91,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 85,354 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 79,790 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 71,208 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,212 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 60,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AJ70 VHO is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AJ70 VHO, 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 AJ70 VHO registered?

AJ70 VHO is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2020.

Is AJ70 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ70 VHO shows 9 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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