2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y453 EAG
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 137,207 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 18/09/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/05/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
Y453 EAG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2016
- 137,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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Y453 EAG Mileage History
- 15/09/200650,179 mi
- 20/09/200650,196 mi+17 mi
- 07/09/200760,853 mi+10,657 mi
- 23/08/200871,490 mi+10,637 mi
- 31/08/200982,431 mi+10,941 mi
- 18/09/200982,907 mi+476 mi
- 19/09/200982,907 mi
- 13/09/201092,620 mi+9,713 mi
- 26/08/2011100,949 mi+8,329 mi
- 26/08/2011100,949 mi
- 25/05/2012106,032 mi+5,083 mi
- 23/05/2013113,134 mi+7,102 mi
- 04/07/2014124,102 mi+10,968 mi
- 01/08/2014124,106 mi+4 mi
- 02/08/2014124,106 mi
- 07/09/2015130,100 mi+5,994 mi
- 07/09/2015130,100 mi
- 19/09/2016137,206 mi+7,106 mi
- 19/09/2016137,207 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,692 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Y453 EAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y453 EAG) between September 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2016 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 (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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