2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y192 RBU
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 137,083 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,083 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.
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Y192 RBU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2013
- 137,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y192 RBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y192 RBU) between September 2006 and December 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2013 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
Y192 RBU Mileage History
- 26/09/200661,289 mi
- 28/09/200777,770 mi+16,481 mi
- 03/10/200778,008 mi+238 mi
- 14/11/200893,439 mi+15,431 mi
- 08/04/2010105,936 mi+12,497 mi
- 15/04/2010106,084 mi+148 mi
- 17/03/2011110,016 mi+3,932 mi
- 17/03/2011110,016 mi
- 24/04/2012119,400 mi+9,384 mi
- 31/12/2013137,083 mi+17,683 mi
Average of roughly 10,435 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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