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E13 BSA

2020 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 BSA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,848 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,277 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 57,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2024 57,268 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 35,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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E13 BSA is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E13 BSA, 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 E13 BSA registered?

E13 BSA is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2020.

Is E13 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 BSA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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