2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SY51 OWB
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 122,577 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Oct 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
SY51 OWB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2016
- 122,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 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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SY51 OWB Mileage History
- 12/07/200649,239 mi
- 17/07/200649,366 mi+127 mi
- 11/07/200759,508 mi+10,142 mi
- 11/07/200759,508 mi
- 03/04/200866,185 mi+6,677 mi
- 03/04/200866,185 mi
- 18/03/200971,319 mi+5,134 mi
- 18/03/200971,319 mi
- 23/11/200976,492 mi+5,173 mi
- 22/12/201081,803 mi+5,311 mi
- 23/12/201081,804 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/201287,857 mi+6,053 mi
- 22/02/201287,857 mi
- 20/11/201288,345 mi+488 mi
- 21/11/201288,346 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/201396,398 mi+8,052 mi
- 10/11/2014102,213 mi+5,815 mi
- 24/01/2015102,350 mi+137 mi
- 29/12/2015120,263 mi+17,913 mi
- 06/06/2016122,577 mi+2,314 mi
- 06/06/2016122,577 mi
Average of roughly 7,406 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SY51 OWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (SY51 OWB) between July 2006 and June 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)”.
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