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BJ20 ECD

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,910 mi
Last recorded40,910 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ20 ECD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 40,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 40,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall steel showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 30,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 21,565 miles

both near side tyres slight cuts on side walls

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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BJ20 ECD is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ20 ECD, 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 BJ20 ECD registered?

BJ20 ECD is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2020.

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