2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · MJ51 MWY
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 127,796 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,796 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2494cc
MJ51 MWY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2020
- 127,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 12 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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MJ51 MWY Mileage History
- 06/05/200625,253 mi
- 13/06/200741,568 mi+16,315 mi
- 13/06/200741,568 mi
- 12/08/200861,610 mi+20,042 mi
- 31/07/200968,739 mi+7,129 mi
- 24/08/201073,366 mi+4,627 mi
- 29/09/201176,960 mi+3,594 mi
- 01/03/201378,721 mi+1,761 mi
- 17/03/201483,108 mi+4,387 mi
- 25/03/201587,831 mi+4,723 mi
- 05/05/201693,320 mi+5,489 mi
- 29/06/201797,339 mi+4,019 mi
- 27/06/2018100,324 mi+2,985 mi
- 27/06/2018100,324 mi
- 22/10/2019116,490 mi+16,166 mi
- 23/10/2019116,582 mi+92 mi
- 24/10/2019116,596 mi+14 mi
- 20/10/2020127,796 mi+11,200 mi
Average of roughly 7,092 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
MJ51 MWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (MJ51 MWY) between May 2006 and October 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacki”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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