2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y481 DLJ
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 155,825 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,825 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.
Y481 DLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 155,825 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Y481 DLJ Mileage History
- 08/04/2024148,278 mi
- 11/04/2024148,285 mi+7 mi
- 12/03/2025155,813 mi+7,528 mi
- 31/03/2025155,819 mi+6 mi
- 31/03/2025155,825 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y481 DLJ 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 (Y481 DLJ) between April 2024 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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