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BMW X5

Bronze · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S20 GRAMOT history

S20 GRA is a bronze diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S20 GRA bronze BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,411 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 GRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 GRA was last recorded at 104,411 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,065 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,346 miles
Average per year
7,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,411 miles
  • 2024 – 101,065 miles
  • 2023 – 96,178 miles
  • 2022 – 88,592 miles
  • 2021 – 86,102 miles
  • 2020 – 76,472 miles
  • 2019 – 68,603 miles
  • 2018 – 58,435 miles
  • 2017 – 43,648 miles
  • 2016 – 37,347 miles
  • 2015 – 30,998 miles
  • 2014 – 22,339 miles
  • 2013 – 8,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,411 miles (+3,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,411 miles
    Test number
    906311571649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,065 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,065 miles
    Test number
    216432177506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,044 miles (+4,866)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,044 miles
    Test number
    128782283409
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,178 miles (+7,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    949065466757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,592 miles (+2,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    519201435189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,102 miles (+9,630)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,102 miles
    Test number
    673485313693
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass76,472 miles (+7,869)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    142379733670
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff.leak

  8. Pass68,603 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,603 miles
    Test number
    882678134382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    299799328648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,435 miles (+14,787)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    847313756909
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass43,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,648 miles
    Test number
    717065788081
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  12. Fail43,648 miles (+6,301)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,648 miles
    Test number
    588182273662
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  13. Pass37,347 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,347 miles
    Test number
    517497871863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,998 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,998 miles
    Test number
    195047055435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,339 miles (+13,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    118009454004
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass8,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    8,787 miles
    Test number
    455577153064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S20 GRA

Does S20 GRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 GRA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 GRA?
The MOT on S20 GRA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 GRA done?
S20 GRA was recorded at 104,411 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,482 miles a year.
Has S20 GRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 GRA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 GRA 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 GRA find?
S20 GRA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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