2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · EX51 AYB
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 112,754 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
EX51 AYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 112,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EX51 AYB Mileage History
- 28/11/2022107,105 mi
- 12/09/2023109,020 mi+1,915 mi
- 12/09/2024110,198 mi+1,178 mi
- 06/08/2025112,750 mi+2,552 mi
- 14/08/2025112,754 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX51 AYB 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 3 Series (EX51 AYB) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Power steering component leaking can be steering leaking or power sterring pipe or compounts need checking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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