2001 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · X797 AFS
2001 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 138,910 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,910 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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X797 AFS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2022
- 138,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X797 AFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (X797 AFS) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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