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BP20 LWL

2020 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,205 mi
Last recorded21,205 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP20 LWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 21,205 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 21,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 16,488 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit broken

Pass 20 Mar 2024 12,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 8,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 7,875 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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BP20 LWL is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP20 LWL, 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 BP20 LWL registered?

BP20 LWL is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2020.

Is BP20 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP20 LWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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