2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y865 YDS
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 129,595 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 01/10/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/04/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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
- 2979cc
Y865 YDS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2016
- 129,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 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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Y865 YDS Mileage History
- 28/06/200657,811 mi
- 29/06/200657,811 mi
- 27/06/200766,622 mi+8,811 mi
- 26/02/200872,155 mi+5,533 mi
- 05/03/200872,155 mi
- 27/03/200978,137 mi+5,982 mi
- 05/03/201082,608 mi+4,471 mi
- 05/03/201082,608 mi
- 14/09/201085,637 mi+3,029 mi
- 12/09/201191,355 mi+5,718 mi
- 15/09/201191,355 mi
- 12/09/201296,539 mi+5,184 mi
- 12/09/201296,539 mi
- 09/09/2013101,496 mi+4,957 mi
- 12/09/2013101,496 mi
- 02/10/2014107,108 mi+5,612 mi
- 02/10/2014107,108 mi
- 01/10/2015118,939 mi+11,831 mi
- 02/10/2015118,939 mi
- 29/09/2016129,595 mi+10,656 mi
- 29/09/2016129,595 mi
Average of roughly 6,999 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Y865 YDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y865 YDS) between June 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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