2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · N11 DAU
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 108,461 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2011. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,461 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.
N11 DAU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2010
- 108,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N11 DAU Mileage History
- 03/02/200682,289 mi
- 03/02/200682,289 mi
- 06/08/200790,726 mi+8,437 mi
- 08/10/200891,443 mi+717 mi
- 21/07/200992,758 mi+1,315 mi
- 24/07/200992,791 mi+33 mi
- 15/07/2010108,461 mi+15,670 mi
Average of roughly 5,889 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
N11 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (N11 DAU) between February 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2010 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
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