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AL05 BAB

2020 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,133 mi
Last recorded44,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 BAB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 44,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 32,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 24,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 17,997 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 17,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AL05 BAB is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL05 BAB, 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 AL05 BAB registered?

AL05 BAB is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is AL05 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 BAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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