2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X308 ELH
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 209,957 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2017. 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 02 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,957 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.
X308 ELH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2016
- 209,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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X308 ELH Mileage History
- 21/12/200561,993 mi
- 22/12/200675,138 mi+13,145 mi
- 21/12/200787,041 mi+11,903 mi
- 18/12/2008101,177 mi+14,136 mi
- 10/12/2009119,667 mi+18,490 mi
- 15/12/2010139,758 mi+20,091 mi
- 08/12/2011160,538 mi+20,780 mi
- 19/12/2012177,357 mi+16,819 mi
- 18/12/2013180,133 mi+2,776 mi
- 20/12/2013190,177 mi+10,044 mi
- 21/05/2015119,121 mi-71,056 mi
- 22/05/2015199,126 mi+80,005 mi
- 27/05/2016209,917 mi+10,791 mi
- 03/06/2016209,957 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 14,158 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X308 ELH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X308 ELH) between December 2005 and June 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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