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DS20 DHN

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS20 DHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 102,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. Also tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 102,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. Also tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,929 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,793 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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DS20 DHN is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 DS20 DHN, 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 DS20 DHN registered?

DS20 DHN is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2020.

Is DS20 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS20 DHN 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.

Does DS20 DHN have outstanding finance?

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