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L700 ECH

2019 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,968 mi
Last recorded169,968 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 5 Series42,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 ECH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 169,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,253 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 104,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 27,923 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 21,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 19,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 16,238 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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L700 ECH is a 2019 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2019 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 42,988 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 L700 ECH, 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 7 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L700 ECH registered?

L700 ECH is a 2019 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2019.

Is L700 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 ECH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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