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K19 YEN

2020 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,325 mi
Last recorded35,325 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 YEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 35,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brakes are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 26,024 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 25,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 17,021 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 11,971 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 11,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 160,962 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 158,089 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 148,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 135,212 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 141,343 miles

Central Front Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush/ anti roll bar has moved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush/ anti roll bar has moved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail fouling suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail fouling suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Lower radiator/ intercooler has been torn from nearside mounting

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing and taped inside bumper

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel also previously had a weld repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush started to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel badly damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wheel badly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush started to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside drivers wiperblade leaves minor resisdue

Pass 6 Oct 2017 133,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 133,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 124,476 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 124,476 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,003 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges?

o/s front outer s/light n/w? n/s front lower valance and spotlight damaged [spotlight insecure!]

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,502 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,421 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,610 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 81,597 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,791 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2009 62,067 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K19 YEN is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K19 YEN, 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.

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K19 YEN is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2020.

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