2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · X303 FLH
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 117,481 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3000cc
X303 FLH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2011
- 117,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted 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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X303 FLH Mileage History
- 20/12/200681,931 mi
- 22/12/200681,933 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/200790,303 mi+8,370 mi
- 13/12/200896,782 mi+6,479 mi
- 19/12/2009103,801 mi+7,019 mi
- 11/12/2010110,726 mi+6,925 mi
- 17/12/2011117,471 mi+6,745 mi
- 18/12/2011117,481 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,119 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
X303 FLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X303 FLH) between December 2006 and December 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)”.
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