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AL21 ARM

2021 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,847 mi
Last recorded17,847 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 5 Series38,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL21 ARM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 17,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 15,952 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 15,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 15,748 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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AL21 ARM is a 2021 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 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 AL21 ARM, 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 AL21 ARM registered?

AL21 ARM is a 2021 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2021.

Is AL21 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL21 ARM 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 AL21 ARM have outstanding finance?

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