2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · KC51 SXS
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 181,768 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/06/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2926cc
KC51 SXS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2017
- 181,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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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KC51 SXS Mileage History
- 16/12/200567,285 mi
- 22/12/200687,332 mi+20,047 mi
- 18/12/2007101,836 mi+14,504 mi
- 06/12/2008113,136 mi+11,300 mi
- 05/12/2009121,497 mi+8,361 mi
- 07/12/2009121,497 mi
- 06/12/2010130,388 mi+8,891 mi
- 06/12/2010130,388 mi
- 26/11/2011139,669 mi+9,281 mi
- 24/11/2012148,405 mi+8,736 mi
- 26/11/2013157,000 mi+8,595 mi
- 26/11/2013157,000 mi
- 10/12/2014163,433 mi+6,433 mi
- 10/12/2014163,433 mi
- 08/12/2015169,352 mi+5,919 mi
- 11/04/2017181,768 mi+12,416 mi
Average of roughly 10,115 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
KC51 SXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (KC51 SXS) between December 2005 and April 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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