2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y153 BPJ
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 189,714 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/10/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2000cc
Y153 BPJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2014
- 189,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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Y153 BPJ Mileage History
- 13/02/200665,868 mi
- 05/02/200797,308 mi+31,440 mi
- 05/02/200797,308 mi
- 12/02/2008123,700 mi+26,392 mi
- 15/01/2009133,823 mi+10,123 mi
- 19/01/2009133,829 mi+6 mi
- 17/03/2010144,995 mi+11,166 mi
- 18/03/2010145,012 mi+17 mi
- 03/08/2011157,035 mi+12,023 mi
- 03/08/2011157,040 mi+5 mi
- 05/10/2012164,825 mi+7,785 mi
- 09/10/2012164,880 mi+55 mi
- 27/09/2013172,483 mi+7,603 mi
- 29/09/2013172,618 mi+135 mi
- 29/09/2013172,618 mi
- 07/10/2014189,714 mi+17,096 mi
Average of roughly 14,325 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Y153 BPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y153 BPJ) between February 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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