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L17 GNP

2020 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,996 mi
Last recorded19,996 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 5 Series36,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 GNP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 19,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 104,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 17,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45r18 Dot 30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,966 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 13,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 10,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,257 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,251 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,518 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,505 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,639 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 41,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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L17 GNP is a 2020 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L17 GNP, 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 L17 GNP registered?

L17 GNP is a 2020 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2020.

Is L17 GNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 GNP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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