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AO21 OYG

2021 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,911 mi
Last recorded42,911 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 5 Series38,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO21 OYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 42,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,279 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 36,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 29,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,073 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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AO21 OYG is a 2021 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO21 OYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO21 OYG?

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What year was AO21 OYG registered?

AO21 OYG is a 2021 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2021.

Is AO21 OYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO21 OYG 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.

Does AO21 OYG have outstanding finance?

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