2001 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · KW51 AEM
2001 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 143,548 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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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KW51 AEM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2021
- 143,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KW51 AEM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (KW51 AEM) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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