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DY70 FGO

2020 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,675 mi
Last recorded59,675 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY70 FGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 59,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 34,252 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 34,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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DY70 FGO is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY70 FGO, 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 DY70 FGO registered?

DY70 FGO is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is DY70 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY70 FGO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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