2001 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · SEW 33
2001 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 70,478 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,478 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
SEW 33 Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2021
- 70,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SEW 33 Mileage History
- 27/02/200641,917 mi
- 02/02/200745,525 mi+3,608 mi
- 02/02/200745,525 mi
- 11/04/200849,441 mi+3,916 mi
- 14/04/200849,441 mi
- 29/04/200954,203 mi+4,762 mi
- 02/02/201050,531 mi-3,672 mi
- 24/03/201166,150 mi+15,619 mi
- 29/03/201266,865 mi+715 mi
- 05/04/201266,865 mi
- 22/04/201368,059 mi+1,194 mi
- 22/12/201668,879 mi+820 mi
- 19/12/201770,400 mi+1,521 mi
- 19/12/201770,400 mi
- 30/06/202170,478 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 1,862 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SEW 33 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (SEW 33) between February 2006 and June 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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