2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · PS51 BAD
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 16/10/2001. Recorded mileage 132,383 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1895cc
PS51 BAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 132,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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PS51 BAD Mileage History
- 14/07/2022115,729 mi
- 18/07/2023117,941 mi+2,212 mi
- 19/07/2024120,651 mi+2,710 mi
- 19/07/2024120,651 mi
- 22/08/2025132,383 mi+11,732 mi
Average of roughly 5,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PS51 BAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (PS51 BAD) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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