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2001 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · RE51 OPP

RE51 OPP

2001 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 177,079 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X5
Year / Origin
2001 · Reading
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 21/06/2021
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
177,079 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/06/2021
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
4398cc

RE51 OPP Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2020
  • 177,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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RE51 OPP Mileage History

  1. 07/11/200542,280 mi
  2. 08/11/200542,282 mi+2 mi
  3. 03/11/200652,443 mi+10,161 mi
  4. 07/11/200765,215 mi+12,772 mi
  5. 07/11/200875,736 mi+10,521 mi
  6. 10/11/200875,750 mi+14 mi
  7. 05/11/200989,091 mi+13,341 mi
  8. 06/11/200989,095 mi+4 mi
  9. 08/11/2010102,054 mi+12,959 mi
  10. 08/11/2010102,059 mi+5 mi
  11. 01/11/2011113,916 mi+11,857 mi
  12. 28/11/2011113,925 mi+9 mi
  13. 15/11/2012125,536 mi+11,611 mi
  14. 23/10/2013131,586 mi+6,050 mi
  15. 23/10/2013131,608 mi+22 mi
  16. 06/02/2015135,533 mi+3,925 mi
  17. 16/02/2015135,541 mi+8 mi
  18. 11/02/2016135,149 mi-392 mi
  19. 18/02/2017117,371 mi-17,778 mi
  20. 15/02/2018156,868 mi+39,497 mi
  21. 16/02/2018156,938 mi+70 mi
  22. 12/02/2019166,361 mi+9,423 mi
  23. 22/06/2020177,079 mi+10,718 mi

Average of roughly 9,219 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

RE51 OPP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 02:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (RE51 OPP) between November 2005 and June 2020.

The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 22 June 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”; “Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.

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