2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · PN51 FYC
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 174,234 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,234 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PN51 FYC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2016
- 174,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN51 FYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (PN51 FYC) between June 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”.
PN51 FYC Mileage History
- 06/06/200677,881 mi
- 08/06/200788,584 mi+10,703 mi
- 23/06/200896,745 mi+8,161 mi
- 24/06/200894,746 mi-1,999 mi
- 21/05/2009105,212 mi+10,466 mi
- 29/06/2010122,783 mi+17,571 mi
- 23/06/2011134,009 mi+11,226 mi
- 24/06/2011134,022 mi+13 mi
- 21/06/2012144,345 mi+10,323 mi
- 01/07/2013154,167 mi+9,822 mi
- 05/07/2013154,180 mi+13 mi
- 07/07/2014161,004 mi+6,824 mi
- 06/07/2015166,735 mi+5,731 mi
- 04/07/2016174,234 mi+7,499 mi
Average of roughly 9,561 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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