2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LD51 UHL
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 130,624 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,624 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
LD51 UHL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2017
- 130,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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LD51 UHL Mileage History
- 03/10/200634,676 mi
- 03/10/200742,443 mi+7,767 mi
- 03/10/200742,443 mi
- 17/09/200960,499 mi+18,056 mi
- 13/09/201072,855 mi+12,356 mi
- 14/09/201072,855 mi
- 20/09/201181,885 mi+9,030 mi
- 20/09/201181,885 mi
- 26/09/201289,831 mi+7,946 mi
- 21/09/201398,589 mi+8,758 mi
- 24/09/201398,606 mi+17 mi
- 24/09/2014107,824 mi+9,218 mi
- 29/10/2015120,625 mi+12,801 mi
- 11/10/2016130,610 mi+9,985 mi
- 05/01/2017130,624 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 9,352 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
LD51 UHL 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 (LD51 UHL) between October 2006 and January 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2017 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: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the ori”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
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