2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AV51 HBO
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2001. Recorded mileage 153,847 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
AV51 HBO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 153,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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AV51 HBO Mileage History
- 02/03/2022153,675 mi
- 14/09/2023153,847 mi+172 mi
- 14/09/2023153,847 mi
Average of roughly 112 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AV51 HBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (AV51 HBO) between March 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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