2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · X542 JBC
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2001. Recorded mileage 179,353 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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
- Valid until 23/11/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2926cc
X542 JBC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2012
- 179,353 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.
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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X542 JBC Mileage History
- 20/04/2006102,131 mi
- 08/05/2006102,214 mi+83 mi
- 27/04/2007121,845 mi+19,631 mi
- 04/05/2007122,439 mi+594 mi
- 04/05/2007122,439 mi
- 02/09/2007125,326 mi+2,887 mi
- 11/09/2008138,825 mi+13,499 mi
- 20/11/2008138,826 mi+1 mi
- 23/11/2009146,567 mi+7,741 mi
- 24/11/2010162,209 mi+15,642 mi
- 04/11/2011171,396 mi+9,187 mi
- 30/10/2012179,353 mi+7,957 mi
Average of roughly 11,827 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
X542 JBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X542 JBC) between April 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2012 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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