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AP71 EKW

2022 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 5 Series36,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP71 EKW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,294 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 76,294 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 60,610 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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AP71 EKW is a 2022 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2022 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 36,413 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 AP71 EKW, 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 4 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP71 EKW registered?

AP71 EKW is a 2022 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2022.

Is AP71 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP71 EKW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP71 EKW have outstanding finance?

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