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BMW 5 SERIES2020 · 2.0L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

12 BDC

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This 2020 BMW 5 SERIES is a Hybrid Electric (Clean) vehicle with a 1998cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 121,579.

MOT
Expired
Expires 31/03/2026
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2020
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 April 2025 at 121,579 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the failed test conducted on 21 December 2023 at 102,289 miles, where the tester flagged an inoperative engine MIL indicating a malfunction. The subsequent retest on the same day in December 2023 passed, confirming the MIL fault was rectified. The 2025 result is particularly encouraging, as it demonstrates no outstanding advisories or failures at the current recorded mileage, suggesting the most recent keeper has addressed prior defects promptly. The mileage accumulation of approximately 11,053 miles per year over eleven years sits squarely within typical annual usage for this age of vehicle. There is a notable gap between the January 2023 test at 91,597 miles and the December 2023 test at 102,289 miles, representing roughly 10,692 miles covered in under twelve months. The jump from 102,289 miles in December 2023 to 121,579 miles by April 2025 equates to approximately 19,290 miles in sixteen months, indicating sustained regular use. No suspicious mileage anomalies or long periods of inactivity are apparent from the record. The January 2023 failure revealed a cluster of minor but telling faults. A non-functioning horn, an inoperative engine MIL, a cut to the offside front outer tyre sidewall, a nail in the nearside rear tyre, and a child seat obstructing the offside rear adult belt inspection all featured on the same test. Failing on five separate items in one session suggests basic upkeep had been neglected prior to that date, though the same-day pass indicates swift remedial work. The tyre damage in particular, a sidewall cut and a puncture, points to the vehicle being driven over road debris or poor surfaces without timely replacement. A buyer inspecting this Evoque in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components, given the 121,579-mile reading and the typical wear profile of Range Rover Evoque front ends at this mileage. Check the front lower arms for perished bushes and the front coil springs for sag or fracture. Examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and verify the engine MIL illuminates correctly on ignition without fault codes stored. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and rear silencer, and assess the underbody for structural rust given the vehicle's age. The clean 2025 MOT is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection covering these areas remains prudent at this mileage.

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MOT data last updated: 7/5/2026, 1:00:02 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 April 2025 at 121,579 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the failed test conducted on 21 December 2023 at 102,289 miles, where the tester flagged an inoperative engine MIL indicating a malfunction. The subsequent retest on the same day in December 2023 passed, confirming the MIL fault was rectified. The 2025 result is particularly encouraging, as it demonstrates no outstanding advisories or failures at the current recorded mileage, suggesting the most recent keeper has addressed prior defects promptly. The mileage accumulation of approximately 11,053 miles per year over eleven years sits squarely within typical annual usage for this age of vehicle. There is a notable gap between the January 2023 test at 91,597 miles and the December 2023 test at 102,289 miles, representing roughly 10,692 miles covered in under twelve months. The jump from 102,289 miles in December 2023 to 121,579 miles by April 2025 equates to approximately 19,290 miles in sixteen months, indicating sustained regular use. No suspicious mileage anomalies or long periods of inactivity are apparent from the record. The January 2023 failure revealed a cluster of minor but telling faults. A non-functioning horn, an inoperative engine MIL, a cut to the offside front outer tyre sidewall, a nail in the nearside rear tyre, and a child seat obstructing the offside rear adult belt inspection all featured on the same test. Failing on five separate items in one session suggests basic upkeep had been neglected prior to that date, though the same-day pass indicates swift remedial work. The tyre damage in particular, a sidewall cut and a puncture, points to the vehicle being driven over road debris or poor surfaces without timely replacement. A buyer inspecting this Evoque in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components, given the 121,579-mile reading and the typical wear profile of Range Rover Evoque front ends at this mileage. Check the front lower arms for perished bushes and the front coil springs for sag or fracture. Examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and verify the engine MIL illuminates correctly on ignition without fault codes stored. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and rear silencer, and assess the underbody for structural rust given the vehicle's age. The clean 2025 MOT is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection covering these areas remains prudent at this mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2020 BMW 5 Series (12 BDC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2023 to April 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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