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AK70 YBV

2021 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,599 mi
Last recorded84,599 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 5 Series38,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK70 YBV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 47,009 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 47,001 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 37,231 miles

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

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 YBV is a 2021 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBV, 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.

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What year was AK70 YBV registered?

AK70 YBV is a 2021 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2021.

Is AK70 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK70 YBV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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