2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · X603 BJH
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 136,728 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2020. 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 30 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Sept 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
X603 BJH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2019
- 136,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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
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X603 BJH Mileage History
- 05/05/200684,575 mi
- 31/03/200787,538 mi+2,963 mi
- 25/03/200891,728 mi+4,190 mi
- 07/04/200996,218 mi+4,490 mi
- 03/04/201099,763 mi+3,545 mi
- 17/05/2011102,629 mi+2,866 mi
- 17/05/2011102,629 mi
- 16/05/2012103,351 mi+722 mi
- 16/05/2012103,351 mi
- 22/05/2013105,390 mi+2,039 mi
- 21/05/2014110,835 mi+5,445 mi
- 21/05/2015115,573 mi+4,738 mi
- 24/05/2016121,784 mi+6,211 mi
- 01/06/2017127,020 mi+5,236 mi
- 01/06/2018132,019 mi+4,999 mi
- 28/05/2019136,728 mi+4,709 mi
- 28/05/2019136,728 mi
Average of roughly 3,992 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
X603 BJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X603 BJH) between May 2006 and May 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2019 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: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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