2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y562 VBK
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 104,477 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jan 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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.
Y562 VBK Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2013
- 104,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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Y562 VBK Mileage History
- 08/05/200669,952 mi
- 02/05/200780,682 mi+10,730 mi
- 26/07/200890,555 mi+9,873 mi
- 05/09/200995,488 mi+4,933 mi
- 05/09/200995,488 mi
- 03/09/2010100,222 mi+4,734 mi
- 16/11/2011104,252 mi+4,030 mi
- 17/04/2012121,122 mi+16,870 mi
- 17/04/2012121,122 mi
- 25/04/2013104,477 mi-16,645 mi
Average of roughly 4,957 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y562 VBK 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 (Y562 VBK) between May 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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