2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · Y522 CAH
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 208,458 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 12/06/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2926cc
Y522 CAH Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2012
- 208,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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Y522 CAH Mileage History
- 06/04/2006113,557 mi
- 08/05/2006113,557 mi
- 24/04/2007132,812 mi+19,255 mi
- 25/04/2007132,812 mi
- 23/04/2008153,810 mi+20,998 mi
- 08/04/2010179,286 mi+25,476 mi
- 21/04/2011188,124 mi+8,838 mi
- 14/05/2011188,317 mi+193 mi
- 12/06/2012208,444 mi+20,127 mi
- 13/06/2012208,458 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 15,338 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Y522 CAH 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 (Y522 CAH) between April 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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