2020 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · N8 FAY
2020 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 72,911 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N8 FAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 72,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N8 FAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW X5 (N8 FAY) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N8 FAY Mileage History
- 03/02/20238,599 mi
- 07/02/202435,898 mi+27,299 mi
- 09/02/202435,902 mi+4 mi
- 07/02/202558,806 mi+22,904 mi
- 16/02/202672,911 mi+14,105 mi
Average of roughly 21,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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