2001 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · BT51 NHN
2001 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 165,787 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,787 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BT51 NHN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2023
- 165,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT51 NHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (BT51 NHN) between September 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected level sensor linkage”; “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PLEASE NOTE THAT AS PLASTIC COVERS ARE FITTED TO ALMOST THE ENTIRE UNDERSID”.
BT51 NHN Mileage History
- 05/09/2022165,522 mi
- 20/10/2022165,626 mi+104 mi
- 08/05/2023165,787 mi+161 mi
Average of roughly 395 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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