2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · HS51 AFF
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 163,451 miles. MOT valid until 12/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
HS51 AFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 163,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HS51 AFF Mileage History
- 12/02/2024157,434 mi
- 20/02/2024157,445 mi+11 mi
- 15/02/2025160,529 mi+3,084 mi
- 05/03/2026163,424 mi+2,895 mi
- 13/03/2026163,451 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 2,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HS51 AFF 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 (HS51 AFF) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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