2001 BMW X5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
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MPG (up to)
13 -15 City / 17 -20 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
225 -282
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cynthia O
The BMW X5 offers a long vehicle life full of dependability.
Extremely dependable car and wonderful in the snow. Very comfortable for 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 kids.
accountCircle Pat D
The condition makes it look newer than it real is.
Love the way it drives. It is very reliable. It is fun to drive.
accountCircle Thomas M
Comfort, economy and reliability of owning an x5.
It gets good fuel mileage for an SUV. Comfortable interior and ease of controls. Stylish interior and exterior. Never had any issues with starting or running, great reliability for an 18 year old vehicle with over 150, 000 miles. Starting to hear a little ball joint rattling but not bad for the miles on the SUV. Highly recommend it for the comfort, fuel savings and reliability.
accountCircle Jennifer C
Nice, smooth ride with dual climate controls
It has power, dual climate control, heated seats and all wheel drive. It's a lot of fun to drive. It drives great and a nice stereo with 10 speaker system. The engine is quite and the suspension makes the ride smooth. The lights are bright and also has fog lights.
accountCircle Kimberly R
If you treat the car right the car will treat you right.
I love the size and how it drives. The SUV has been good to me, I've taken many road trips in it with no issue. I like how it looks.
accountCircle Sabrina H
Quality. What I really love is that I do not feel every single bump in the road.
I really love my Jeep, the only problem I have had so far was my motor for the two front windows went out at separate times. And my reservoir tank had a hole in it.
accountCircle Wayne R
Cost of repair os and labor are excessive to say the least part.
To date I have had scheduled maintenance and have not experienced any major unforeseen mechanical issues other than having to replace my alternator. Only drawback is the excessive cost of BMW maintenance. The employees at the BMW service center and very friendly and professional.
accountCircle Charlie W
The great BMW that I own!
This car gets me where I need to be. It is comfy and very reliable. The gas mileage is definitely good. I recommend it. The stereo really gets me bumping. Great ac system. Buy this car please! I have it in grey. Super cute. I really do enjoy this car. Buy it please. It would be super duper cool. Good starter car for teenagers.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle De C
I should have had a mechanic check the vehicle out before i bought it.
My brakes have been having problems since i bought it. Additionally, the blower for my ac went out. Other than that, it is great.
accountCircle April F
Cost a lot to repair anything. $700 for a door handle from the dealer.
It cost to much to repair. Not at durable at I thought a SUV should be. Door handle broke in first ice storm.
accountCircle Gerald T
BMW X5 2001: Make Sure You Take Good Care of it
The car is really old. The engine doesn't run as well as it used to. The car looks great and is great to ride in. The leather seats are dope.
accountCircle Nain V
The gas mileage is great but there's no sunroof.
I love inside the most. The is very smooth and thick. The grip of the steering wheel is nice and easy. Lastly the speed is just right.
accountCircle Denise D
Speed. This is a strong durable fast vehicle
Great reliable car and comfortable n fast. Downside is when there are problems the parts and labor are very expensive. Insurance is expensive as well. Yes this is a strong durable vehicle. It came fully loaded with great features. Over time some features did wear. I cannot afford to have them replaced or repaired

BMW X5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.0i
225 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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4.4i
282 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 BMW X5 Owner Reviews

4.06
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4 stars 35%
3 stars 29%
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accountCircle Christine L on December 3, 2020
Good family car when it comes to comfort.
I enjoy the size of the vehicle. For comfort, having 3 kids in tow the size is wonderful. Just wish it had a standard 3rd row like the Audi Q7 has. Bad on gas in my local area. Great on gas for the highway.
accountCircle Sierra M on November 21, 2020
BMW: luxury vehicle. My family car.
I love SUV's. I loved the BMW x5 when we bought it. Unfortunately BMW are known for having a lot of issues. Some common issues that I've experienced are electric window gets stuck when rolling up or down, struts went out, a lot of warning lights on the dash. Most people said it would be hard to do work on a BMW because it is an imported car but it is possible. We've saved hundreds by my husband doing all the maintenance. Honestly I wouldn't buy another BMW.
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Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2001 BMW X5 has an average owner rating of 4.06 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 5 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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4.06

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2001 BMW X5 has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #2 of 5 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2001 BMW X5 transmission speed sensor location?

Answer: The 2001 BMW X5 speed sensor can be seen on the top of the transmission, beneath the cable shift linkage. This sensor measures the revolutions per minute or RPMs of the input shaft. As the Torque convertor...

2001 BMW X5: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The towing capacity for 2001 BMW X5 will depending on what engine is under the hood. Models equipped with the standard 3.3L engine are going to have a capacity of 5000 pounds while those equipped with the more...

2001 BMW X5: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2001 BMW X5 oil type and capacity iS5w30 and 7.9 quarts. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't change it, there will be problems with the...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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