2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · Y986 OMR
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 218,754 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 06/01/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,754 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
Y986 OMR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2019
- 218,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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Y986 OMR Mileage History
- 22/03/2006113,166 mi
- 24/03/2006113,171 mi+5 mi
- 17/09/2007128,851 mi+15,680 mi
- 17/09/2007128,851 mi
- 13/11/2008147,155 mi+18,304 mi
- 13/11/200847,155 mi-100,000 mi
- 11/11/2009152,112 mi+104,957 mi
- 18/01/2011158,025 mi+5,913 mi
- 26/01/2012172,329 mi+14,304 mi
- 17/01/2013180,665 mi+8,336 mi
- 15/04/2014188,309 mi+7,644 mi
- 30/05/2015193,451 mi+5,142 mi
- 30/05/2015193,451 mi
- 04/07/2016201,059 mi+7,608 mi
- 04/07/2016201,059 mi
- 03/10/2017216,973 mi+15,914 mi
- 07/07/2019218,754 mi+1,781 mi
Average of roughly 7,944 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y986 OMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y986 OMR) between March 2006 and July 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2019 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: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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