2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RV51 DDX
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 200,121 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2015. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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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RV51 DDX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2014
- 200,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV51 DDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (RV51 DDX) between September 2005 and December 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
RV51 DDX Mileage History
- 12/09/200596,224 mi
- 12/09/2006119,440 mi+23,216 mi
- 05/09/2007138,061 mi+18,621 mi
- 05/09/2007138,061 mi
- 14/10/2008147,158 mi+9,097 mi
- 14/10/2008147,158 mi
- 02/02/2010151,109 mi+3,951 mi
- 02/02/2010151,109 mi
- 02/08/2011158,163 mi+7,054 mi
- 11/09/2012163,015 mi+4,852 mi
- 11/09/2012163,015 mi
- 18/11/2013177,420 mi+14,405 mi
- 05/12/2014200,121 mi+22,701 mi
Average of roughly 11,257 miles per year across 13 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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