2020 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · RO70 WOJ
2020 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 30 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 51,877 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RO70 WOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 51,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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RO70 WOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 5 Series (RO70 WOJ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RO70 WOJ Mileage History
- 28/09/202333,974 mi
- 03/10/202334,032 mi+58 mi
- 03/10/202447,567 mi+13,535 mi
- 16/10/202551,877 mi+4,310 mi
Average of roughly 8,733 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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