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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S20 FNLMOT history

S20 FNL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

S20 FNL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,236 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 FNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 FNL was last recorded at 120,236 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 5,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,316 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,920 miles
Average per year
6,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,236 miles
  • 2024 – 114,316 miles
  • 2023 – 111,674 miles
  • 2022 – 110,050 miles
  • 2021 – 108,506 miles
  • 2020 – 106,361 miles
  • 2019 – 104,115 miles
  • 2018 – 97,582 miles
  • 2017 – 92,015 miles
  • 2016 – 86,451 miles
  • 2015 – 68,293 miles
  • 2013 – 49,054 miles
  • 2012 – 44,682 miles
  • 2011 – 35,146 miles
  • 2010 – 27,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer joint slightly weeping grease
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer joint slightly weeping grease
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,236 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,236 miles
    Test number
    153028168310
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer joint slightly weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer joint slightly weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,236 miles (+5,920)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,236 miles
    Test number
    918948762495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer joint slightly weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer joint slightly weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,316 miles (+2,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    768302130927
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp lens discolored
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both deteriorated/corroded slight grease discharge (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass111,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,674 miles
    Test number
    682353928862
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,668 miles (+1,618)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,668 miles
    Test number
    672140287692
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low level sensor snapped (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDPF warning on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,050 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    905210980666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    374168474352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,506 miles (+2,145)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    943299399452
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,361 miles
    Test number
    453752086598
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,361 miles (+2,246)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,361 miles
    Test number
    598015666435
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,115 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    995596965139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    950705205649
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail97,582 miles (+5,567)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    880217664112
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass92,015 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    820447514128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,451 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,451 miles
    Test number
    612745774438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail86,423 miles (+312)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    373523859799
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail86,111 miles (+17,818)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    773330005853
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated P R S DONE (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,293 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,293 miles
    Test number
    156986105016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail68,286 miles (+19,232)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,286 miles
    Test number
    265975705084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,054 miles (+4,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    766471003310
    • NoteElectrics catching on steering column

  21. Pass44,682 miles (+9,536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    266947502324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,146 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,146 miles
    Test number
    678471901209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,713 miles
    Test number
    780113390127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 FNL

Does S20 FNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 FNL is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 FNL?
The MOT on S20 FNL is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 FNL done?
S20 FNL was recorded at 120,236 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,030 miles a year.
Has S20 FNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 FNL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 FNL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S20 FNL find?
S20 FNL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear outer joint slightly weeping grease, and 4 more.

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