2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · X527 BVJ
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 151,743 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 24/03/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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
- 2200cc
X527 BVJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2013
- 151,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 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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X527 BVJ Mileage History
- 17/10/2005101,952 mi
- 21/10/2005101,952 mi
- 13/04/2007115,571 mi+13,619 mi
- 18/04/2007115,571 mi
- 17/06/2008122,580 mi+7,009 mi
- 24/06/2008122,582 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/2010131,245 mi+8,663 mi
- 01/02/2010131,245 mi
- 24/03/2011139,380 mi+8,135 mi
- 24/03/2011139,380 mi
- 23/03/2012146,111 mi+6,731 mi
- 22/03/2013151,700 mi+5,589 mi
- 25/03/2013151,743 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 6,696 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
X527 BVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X527 BVJ) between October 2005 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2013 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: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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