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AY70 LCL

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,623 mi
Last recorded34,623 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY70 LCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,623 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 34,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 17,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 15,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 13,806 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 13,765 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AY70 LCL is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY70 LCL, 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 AY70 LCL registered?

AY70 LCL is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 September 2020.

Is AY70 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY70 LCL shows 6 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.

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