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BT20 DWN

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,582 mi
Last recorded49,582 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT20 DWN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 49,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 40,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 31,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 23,059 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 23,009 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (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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BT20 DWN is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BT20 DWN, 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 BT20 DWN?

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What year was BT20 DWN registered?

BT20 DWN is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2020.

Is BT20 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT20 DWN 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.

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