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AL17 TAR

2020 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,378 mi
Last recorded42,378 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL17 TAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 42,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 39,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AL17 TAR is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AL17 TAR, 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 AL17 TAR registered?

AL17 TAR is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is AL17 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL17 TAR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL17 TAR have outstanding finance?

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