2001 BMW X5 3.0L Lpg · Y498 NCD
2001 BMW X5 (3.0L, lpg). First registered 29 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 212,080 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 3.0L
- 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.
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Y498 NCD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 212,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y498 NCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (Y498 NCD) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Y498 NCD Mileage History
- 17/02/2023204,581 mi
- 09/02/2024207,258 mi+2,677 mi
- 19/02/2025209,369 mi+2,111 mi
- 08/06/2026212,080 mi+2,711 mi
Average of roughly 2,269 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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