2020 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · SM20 WSW
2020 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 32,999 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM20 WSW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 32,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM20 WSW 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 5 Series (SM20 WSW) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SM20 WSW Mileage History
- 04/07/202317,191 mi
- 22/04/202423,752 mi+6,561 mi
- 24/04/202423,776 mi+24 mi
- 10/04/202528,698 mi+4,922 mi
- 15/04/202632,999 mi+4,301 mi
Average of roughly 5,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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