2001 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · GU51 UGV
2001 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 143,049 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
GU51 UGV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2021
- 143,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GU51 UGV Mileage History
- 16/11/200640,340 mi
- 06/11/200746,960 mi+6,620 mi
- 09/01/200959,773 mi+12,813 mi
- 15/01/200959,947 mi+174 mi
- 11/11/200968,395 mi+8,448 mi
- 08/11/201075,903 mi+7,508 mi
- 27/10/201182,487 mi+6,584 mi
- 27/10/201182,487 mi
- 16/11/201288,013 mi+5,526 mi
- 15/02/201388,099 mi+86 mi
- 19/02/201388,099 mi
- 24/10/201392,889 mi+4,790 mi
- 30/12/201394,383 mi+1,494 mi
- 30/12/201394,383 mi
- 02/04/2015104,168 mi+9,785 mi
- 31/05/2016117,551 mi+13,383 mi
- 31/08/2016117,363 mi-188 mi
- 06/09/2016117,363 mi
- 25/10/2018127,891 mi+10,528 mi
- 05/09/2019134,351 mi+6,460 mi
- 24/04/2020138,674 mi+4,323 mi
- 26/04/2021143,049 mi+4,375 mi
Average of roughly 7,112 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GU51 UGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (GU51 UGV) between November 2006 and April 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn not forward arm, of front but rear attached to stub axle.As mar”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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