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C7 GEL

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GEL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 81,200 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,622 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 90,622 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,354 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 45,124 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 45,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,202 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,017 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,538 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,016 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 50,952 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 50,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 36,671 miles

both front tyres badly scrubbing on inner edge

both rear tyres slightly scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 10,200 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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C7 GEL is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C7 GEL, 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 C7 GEL registered?

C7 GEL is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 January 2020.

Is C7 GEL safe to buy?

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