2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y251 HNP
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 184,352 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 14/05/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/01/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
Y251 HNP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2015
- 184,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects 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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Y251 HNP Mileage History
- 05/04/200691,011 mi
- 10/04/2007114,030 mi+23,019 mi
- 10/04/2007114,030 mi
- 28/04/2008130,398 mi+16,368 mi
- 30/04/2008130,456 mi+58 mi
- 27/04/2009137,178 mi+6,722 mi
- 27/04/2009137,178 mi
- 09/04/2010142,475 mi+5,297 mi
- 29/04/2011155,047 mi+12,572 mi
- 29/04/2011155,048 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2012162,693 mi+7,645 mi
- 06/04/2013169,553 mi+6,860 mi
- 13/04/2013169,734 mi+181 mi
- 12/05/2014175,973 mi+6,239 mi
- 14/05/2014176,007 mi+34 mi
- 14/05/2015184,352 mi+8,345 mi
- 15/05/2015184,352 mi
Average of roughly 10,247 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Y251 HNP 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 (Y251 HNP) between April 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2015 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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