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L20 ANG

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,162 mi
Last recorded76,162 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 ANG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,162 miles

misting of oil on underside

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,390 miles

misting of oil on underside

Fail 14 Aug 2024 75,390 miles

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

misting of oil on underside

Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

misting of oil an undertray

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,017 miles

misting of oil on under tray

offside front antiroll bar link arm rubber perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2021 72,681 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,923 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,653 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,619 miles

offside and nearside front antiroll bar links play

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,115 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,564 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,532 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,600 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,958 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 54,362 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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L20 ANG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L20 ANG, 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 26 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L20 ANG?

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What year was L20 ANG registered?

L20 ANG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is L20 ANG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 ANG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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