2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · Y177 ABV
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 98,904 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,904 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.
Y177 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 98,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Below Average
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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Y177 ABV Mileage History
- 17/03/202290,667 mi
- 09/03/202395,389 mi+4,722 mi
- 10/03/202395,391 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/202498,904 mi+3,513 mi
- 13/03/202498,904 mi
Average of roughly 4,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y177 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y177 ABV) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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