2000 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · X131 EDV
2000 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 103,902 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- 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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X131 EDV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
- 103,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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X131 EDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW X5 (X131 EDV) between January 2024 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
X131 EDV Mileage History
- 27/01/2024101,466 mi
- 28/01/2025103,902 mi+2,436 mi
- 28/01/2025103,902 mi
Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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