2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X102 KTG
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 163,765 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2018. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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.
X102 KTG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2017
- 163,765 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.
X102 KTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X102 KTG) between December 2005 and June 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2017 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the in”.
X102 KTG Mileage History
- 16/12/200556,073 mi
- 04/01/200765,116 mi+9,043 mi
- 07/01/200872,889 mi+7,773 mi
- 05/01/200980,054 mi+7,165 mi
- 19/01/201091,169 mi+11,115 mi
- 19/01/201091,169 mi
- 20/01/2011100,313 mi+9,144 mi
- 03/02/2012112,436 mi+12,123 mi
- 09/04/2013125,736 mi+13,300 mi
- 14/05/2013125,750 mi+14 mi
- 14/05/2014136,984 mi+11,234 mi
- 15/05/2014136,984 mi
- 16/04/2015144,459 mi+7,475 mi
- 13/07/2016155,348 mi+10,889 mi
- 14/07/2016155,349 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/2017163,765 mi+8,416 mi
Average of roughly 9,334 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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