2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · M4 OKG
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 138,179 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,179 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.
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M4 OKG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2021
- 138,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M4 OKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (M4 OKG) between October 2006 and January 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
M4 OKG Mileage History
- 20/10/200665,868 mi
- 19/10/200773,936 mi+8,068 mi
- 17/10/200880,934 mi+6,998 mi
- 20/10/200881,005 mi+71 mi
- 19/10/200987,698 mi+6,693 mi
- 19/10/200987,698 mi
- 20/10/201092,826 mi+5,128 mi
- 02/11/201093,037 mi+211 mi
- 31/10/201197,850 mi+4,813 mi
- 02/11/201197,851 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/2012103,414 mi+5,563 mi
- 29/10/2012103,414 mi
- 16/10/2013107,329 mi+3,915 mi
- 17/10/2013107,331 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2014112,597 mi+5,266 mi
- 13/11/2015116,012 mi+3,415 mi
- 24/10/2016125,752 mi+9,740 mi
- 05/11/2016125,778 mi+26 mi
- 07/11/2016125,778 mi
- 15/11/2017137,965 mi+12,187 mi
- 06/08/2019138,176 mi+211 mi
- 27/01/2021138,179 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,066 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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