2001 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · Y46 DLJ
2001 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 137,710 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y46 DLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 137,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y46 DLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (Y46 DLJ) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y46 DLJ Mileage History
- 07/07/2022131,448 mi
- 30/06/2023133,696 mi+2,248 mi
- 30/06/2023133,696 mi
- 19/06/2024135,391 mi+1,695 mi
- 10/07/2025137,710 mi+2,319 mi
Average of roughly 2,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Door Handle Carrier SnappingModerate
The cast-zinc internal carrier for the exterior door handles is brittle and snaps, making it impossible to open the door from the outside.
- Rear Air Suspension LeaksSerious
The rear air bags perish and develop leaks. If left, the compressor will overwork and fail, leading to a much larger bill.
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