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AK21 SFU

2021 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,801 mi
Last recorded50,801 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 5 Series38,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK21 SFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 50,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 37,090 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 37,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 24,502 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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AK21 SFU is a 2021 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 38,054 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 AK21 SFU, 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 5 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 AK21 SFU?

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What year was AK21 SFU registered?

AK21 SFU is a 2021 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2021.

Is AK21 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK21 SFU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK21 SFU have outstanding finance?

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