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AK70 ETD

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK70 ETD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 149,436 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,905 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 128,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 3 Nov 2023 79,517 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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AK70 ETD is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK70 ETD, 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

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What year was AK70 ETD registered?

AK70 ETD is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2020.

Is AK70 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK70 ETD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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