2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y963 OBU
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 173,135 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,135 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1895cc
Y963 OBU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2011
- 173,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 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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Y963 OBU Mileage History
- 07/03/200693,307 mi
- 31/05/200698,252 mi+4,945 mi
- 05/06/2007111,679 mi+13,427 mi
- 18/06/2007112,131 mi+452 mi
- 17/06/2008126,927 mi+14,796 mi
- 25/06/2008127,177 mi+250 mi
- 24/06/2009142,664 mi+15,487 mi
- 24/06/2009142,664 mi
- 23/06/2010152,180 mi+9,516 mi
- 25/06/2010152,200 mi+20 mi
- 30/11/2011173,133 mi+20,933 mi
- 30/11/2011173,135 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,925 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Y963 OBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y963 OBU) between March 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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