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2020 BMW X5 M COMPETITION AUTO4.4L PETROL

16 UC

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Considering this 2020 BMW X5 M COMPETITION AUTO? It's a PETROL with a 4395cc engine showing 35,688 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 18/06/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2020
Engine
4395cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of minor neglect. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 June 2026 at 35,688 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. Since the failure in mid-2024, the vehicle has maintained a clean record across two consecutive tests, suggesting consistent adherence to basic maintenance requirements. The mileage pattern is notably low for a six-year-old performance SUV, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. There is a visible increase in usage between June 2024 at 20,459 miles and June 2025 at 30,231 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly ten thousand miles in a single year. This relatively low annual mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to dry-rotted seals or fluid degradation if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, as the MOT failure in June 2024 at 20,402 miles identified an excessively worn nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. While this specific component was rectified, the high-performance nature of the M Competition model demands a check of rubber bushings and control arm joints for signs of play or uneven wear. Given the low mileage, inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which frequently occurs on vehicles that are not driven frequently enough to clear the rotors through friction.

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92
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Euro EURO 6 DG

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 26 Jun 2026, 14:28
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of minor neglect. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 June 2026 at 35,688 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. Since the failure in mid-2024, the vehicle has maintained a clean record across two consecutive tests, suggesting consistent adherence to basic maintenance requirements. The mileage pattern is notably low for a six-year-old performance SUV, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. There is a visible increase in usage between June 2024 at 20,459 miles and June 2025 at 30,231 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly ten thousand miles in a single year. This relatively low annual mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to dry-rotted seals or fluid degradation if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, as the MOT failure in June 2024 at 20,402 miles identified an excessively worn nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. While this specific component was rectified, the high-performance nature of the M Competition model demands a check of rubber bushings and control arm joints for signs of play or uneven wear. Given the low mileage, inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which frequently occurs on vehicles that are not driven frequently enough to clear the rotors through friction.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2020 BMW X5 M Competition Auto (16 UC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2023 to June 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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