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VX70 OBS

2020 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,195 mi
Last recorded92,195 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW X536,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX70 OBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 92,195 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 56,055 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged, but does not affect operation.

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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VX70 OBS is a 2020 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX70 OBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 6 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX70 OBS?

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What year was VX70 OBS registered?

VX70 OBS is a 2020 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is VX70 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX70 OBS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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