2001 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · Y498 BCV
2001 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 164,528 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y498 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 164,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y498 BCV 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 (Y498 BCV) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y498 BCV Mileage History
- 23/02/2024151,561 mi
- 07/02/2025156,963 mi+5,402 mi
- 12/02/2025156,966 mi+3 mi
- 19/02/2026164,519 mi+7,553 mi
- 20/02/2026164,528 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,507 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: Average
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