2020 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SJ70 REY
2020 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 71,246 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ70 REY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 71,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ70 REY 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 (SJ70 REY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SJ70 REY Mileage History
- 18/07/202339,987 mi
- 13/07/202445,071 mi+5,084 mi
- 28/06/202553,038 mi+7,967 mi
- 14/07/202671,243 mi+18,205 mi
- 17/07/202671,246 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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