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A5 PPA

2020 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,992 mi
Last recorded33,992 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 42030,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PPA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 33,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,757 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 30,757 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,924 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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A5 PPA is a 2020 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 PPA registered?

A5 PPA is a 2020 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2020.

Is A5 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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