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B4 LAW

2020 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,995 mi
Last recorded81,995 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LAW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,057 miles

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2024 57,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 41,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 59,975 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,267 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,873 miles

full underbody inspection NOT carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,099 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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B4 LAW is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B4 LAW, 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.

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What year was B4 LAW registered?

B4 LAW is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2020.

Is B4 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LAW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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