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BT20 VJC

2020 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,195 mi
Last recorded160,195 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT20 VJC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 160,195 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 160,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 VJC is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VJC, 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 BT20 VJC registered?

BT20 VJC is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2020.

Is BT20 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT20 VJC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT20 VJC have outstanding finance?

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