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AU20 ZTC

2020 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,429 mi
Last recorded38,429 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU20 ZTC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 38,429 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 32,589 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 26,067 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 20,773 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 20,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (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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AU20 ZTC is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AU20 ZTC, 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

How do I check the history of AU20 ZTC?

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What year was AU20 ZTC registered?

AU20 ZTC is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2020.

Is AU20 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU20 ZTC 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 AU20 ZTC have outstanding finance?

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