2001 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · PL51 LUJ
2001 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 155,120 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,120 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.
PL51 LUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2024
- 155,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL51 LUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (PL51 LUJ) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2024 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: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe both O/S bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL51 LUJ Mileage History
- 29/12/2021154,296 mi
- 05/12/2022154,978 mi+682 mi
- 14/11/2023155,118 mi+140 mi
- 08/01/2024155,118 mi
- 13/01/2024155,120 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 404 miles per year across 5 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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