2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · A16 WEF
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 145,942 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
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.
A16 WEF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2012
- 145,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A16 WEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (A16 WEF) between April 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2012 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: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”.
A16 WEF Mileage History
- 26/04/200674,281 mi
- 30/05/200786,980 mi+12,699 mi
- 27/05/200896,529 mi+9,549 mi
- 28/05/200896,538 mi+9 mi
- 21/05/2009106,382 mi+9,844 mi
- 28/05/2010116,333 mi+9,951 mi
- 28/05/2010116,335 mi+2 mi
- 31/05/2011127,308 mi+10,973 mi
- 01/06/2011127,310 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/2012145,764 mi+18,454 mi
- 09/06/2012145,942 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 11,707 miles per year across 11 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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