2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · ST51 NWK
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 96,286 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,286 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
ST51 NWK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2016
- 96,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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ST51 NWK Mileage History
- 06/03/200639,848 mi
- 06/03/200639,848 mi
- 06/03/200744,963 mi+5,115 mi
- 17/04/200850,399 mi+5,436 mi
- 15/05/200956,201 mi+5,802 mi
- 24/05/201060,263 mi+4,062 mi
- 24/05/201060,263 mi
- 27/06/201164,561 mi+4,298 mi
- 28/06/201164,563 mi+2 mi
- 04/07/201268,245 mi+3,682 mi
- 15/07/201372,258 mi+4,013 mi
- 17/07/201372,258 mi
- 25/09/201372,349 mi+91 mi
- 30/09/201372,355 mi+6 mi
- 25/09/201480,969 mi+8,614 mi
- 02/10/201480,969 mi
- 30/11/201592,377 mi+11,408 mi
- 05/08/201696,286 mi+3,909 mi
Average of roughly 5,417 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
ST51 NWK 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 (ST51 NWK) between March 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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