2001 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · Y878 BWN
2001 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 160,181 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
Y878 BWN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2021
- 160,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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Y878 BWN Mileage History
- 27/03/200684,073 mi
- 02/04/200793,886 mi+9,813 mi
- 02/04/200793,886 mi
- 02/04/2008105,747 mi+11,861 mi
- 08/04/2008105,754 mi+7 mi
- 06/04/2009111,788 mi+6,034 mi
- 14/04/2009111,822 mi+34 mi
- 15/04/2010116,707 mi+4,885 mi
- 16/04/2010116,708 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/2011128,061 mi+11,353 mi
- 03/10/2012137,589 mi+9,528 mi
- 21/09/2013143,381 mi+5,792 mi
- 05/11/2014146,639 mi+3,258 mi
- 26/02/2018150,847 mi+4,208 mi
- 02/03/2020152,448 mi+1,601 mi
- 11/03/2020152,448 mi
- 05/03/2021160,181 mi+7,733 mi
Average of roughly 5,094 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Y878 BWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW X5 (Y878 BWN) between March 2006 and March 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)”.
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