2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y298 HAX
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 213,865 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,865 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.
Y298 HAX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2015
- 213,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 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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Y298 HAX Mileage History
- 08/03/200671,865 mi
- 08/03/200671,865 mi
- 22/02/200782,932 mi+11,067 mi
- 05/03/200895,948 mi+13,016 mi
- 25/02/2009107,288 mi+11,340 mi
- 25/02/2009108,290 mi+1,002 mi
- 05/03/2010118,077 mi+9,787 mi
- 08/03/2010118,077 mi
- 03/03/2011126,704 mi+8,627 mi
- 03/03/2011126,704 mi
- 12/03/2012136,513 mi+9,809 mi
- 12/03/2012136,513 mi
- 15/03/2013156,254 mi+19,741 mi
- 19/03/2013156,254 mi
- 19/03/2014185,583 mi+29,329 mi
- 21/03/2014185,597 mi+14 mi
- 19/03/2015213,865 mi+28,268 mi
- 20/03/2015213,865 mi
Average of roughly 15,722 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Y298 HAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y298 HAX) between March 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)”.
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