2001 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · X55 TAK
2001 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 168,850 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,850 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.
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X55 TAK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2025
- 168,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X55 TAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (X55 TAK) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad has come away from backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
X55 TAK Mileage History
- 23/02/2023168,158 mi
- 13/06/2023168,158 mi
- 06/07/2024168,191 mi+33 mi
- 01/09/2025168,850 mi+659 mi
Average of roughly 274 miles per year across 4 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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