2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y851 MBN
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 68,913 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2020. 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 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jun 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,913 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y851 MBN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2019
- 68,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y851 MBN 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 (Y851 MBN) between February 2006 and October 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2019 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
Y851 MBN Mileage History
- 13/02/200624,369 mi
- 27/02/200729,038 mi+4,669 mi
- 28/02/200833,568 mi+4,530 mi
- 04/03/200937,565 mi+3,997 mi
- 01/03/201042,326 mi+4,761 mi
- 01/03/201042,326 mi
- 28/02/201145,336 mi+3,010 mi
- 27/02/201249,859 mi+4,523 mi
- 27/02/201249,859 mi
- 27/02/201354,072 mi+4,213 mi
- 01/03/201458,986 mi+4,914 mi
- 22/07/201562,866 mi+3,880 mi
- 25/07/201562,905 mi+39 mi
- 27/07/201663,936 mi+1,031 mi
- 04/10/201765,025 mi+1,089 mi
- 09/10/201866,569 mi+1,544 mi
- 10/10/201866,575 mi+6 mi
- 10/10/201968,913 mi+2,338 mi
Average of roughly 3,262 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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