2001 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · HK51 AVX
2001 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 142,485 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,485 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.
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HK51 AVX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/10/2023
- 142,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK51 AVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (HK51 AVX) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Cord exspos”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HK51 AVX Mileage History
- 15/09/2022139,011 mi
- 18/10/2023142,485 mi+3,474 mi
Average of roughly 3,187 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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