2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · DY51 WVO
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 106,815 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- 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
DY51 WVO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2014
- 106,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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DY51 WVO Mileage History
- 16/06/200647,822 mi
- 28/02/200750,535 mi+2,713 mi
- 01/03/200750,535 mi
- 18/09/200745,079 mi-5,456 mi
- 12/09/200862,875 mi+17,796 mi
- 21/08/200971,490 mi+8,615 mi
- 04/09/200971,782 mi+292 mi
- 04/09/200971,785 mi+3 mi
- 09/09/201080,167 mi+8,382 mi
- 15/09/201187,831 mi+7,664 mi
- 04/05/201290,874 mi+3,043 mi
- 10/05/201290,901 mi+27 mi
- 30/01/2013100,552 mi+9,651 mi
- 31/01/2013100,555 mi+3 mi
- 28/01/2014106,815 mi+6,260 mi
Average of roughly 7,743 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DY51 WVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (DY51 WVO) between June 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2014 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: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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