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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

X20 FTYMOT history

X20 FTY is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 44,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

X20 FTY white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
44,991 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 FTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 FTY was last recorded at 44,991 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,962 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,991 miles
  • 2024 – 42,688 miles
  • 2023 – 40,898 miles
  • 2022 – 39,377 miles
  • 2021 – 38,124 miles
  • 2020 – 36,343 miles
  • 2019 – 35,255 miles
  • 2018 – 32,859 miles
  • 2017 – 30,077 miles
  • 2016 – 28,251 miles
  • 2015 – 25,008 miles
  • 2014 – 22,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,991 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    370696498541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,991 miles (+29)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    135959003186
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail44,962 miles (+2,274)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    426063705452
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass42,688 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    375910531921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,898 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    331933111085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    297921041144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,377 miles (+1,253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    885443166896
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,124 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,124 miles
    Test number
    847521427950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,343 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,343 miles
    Test number
    859240255907
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass35,255 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,255 miles
    Test number
    582904784180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,859 miles (+2,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    958415627195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass30,077 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,077 miles
    Test number
    352495510602
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass28,251 miles (+3,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,251 miles
    Test number
    749235867582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass25,008 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,008 miles
    Test number
    128191344641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,147 miles
    Test number
    849810944296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X20 FTY

Does X20 FTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 FTY is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X20 FTY?
The MOT on X20 FTY is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 FTY done?
X20 FTY was recorded at 44,991 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
Has X20 FTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 FTY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X20 FTY 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 X20 FTY find?
X20 FTY passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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