2001 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · TS51 GSS
2001 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 121,489 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,489 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.
TS51 GSS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2016
- 121,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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TS51 GSS Mileage History
- 01/06/200795,694 mi
- 23/04/200881,695 mi-13,999 mi
- 20/05/200986,677 mi+4,982 mi
- 18/05/201092,200 mi+5,523 mi
- 16/02/201195,502 mi+3,302 mi
- 21/02/2012104,871 mi+9,369 mi
- 01/03/2012104,745 mi-126 mi
- 28/03/2013110,883 mi+6,138 mi
- 04/06/2014117,857 mi+6,974 mi
- 25/06/2014117,871 mi+14 mi
- 01/04/2016121,489 mi+3,618 mi
- 11/04/2016121,489 mi
Average of roughly 2,911 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
TS51 GSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (TS51 GSS) between June 2007 and April 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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