2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · C15 RDL
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 96,201 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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
- 2171cc
C15 RDL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 96,201 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: Good
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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C15 RDL Mileage History
- 08/04/200666,066 mi
- 08/04/200666,066 mi
- 11/04/200775,181 mi+9,115 mi
- 12/04/200775,181 mi
- 28/04/200877,733 mi+2,552 mi
- 30/04/200982,414 mi+4,681 mi
- 26/03/201083,012 mi+598 mi
- 26/03/201083,012 mi
- 15/04/201190,882 mi+7,870 mi
- 15/04/201190,882 mi
- 14/04/201291,957 mi+1,075 mi
- 13/04/201392,745 mi+788 mi
- 12/04/201493,090 mi+345 mi
- 11/04/201593,482 mi+392 mi
- 09/04/201693,748 mi+266 mi
- 08/04/201794,794 mi+1,046 mi
- 28/04/201894,906 mi+112 mi
- 26/04/201994,923 mi+17 mi
- 29/04/201994,923 mi
- 27/04/202094,949 mi+26 mi
- 24/04/202194,970 mi+21 mi
- 27/04/202194,971 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/202295,018 mi+47 mi
- 22/04/202395,053 mi+35 mi
- 20/04/202495,245 mi+192 mi
- 26/04/202595,797 mi+552 mi
- 17/04/202696,201 mi+404 mi
Average of roughly 1,505 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
C15 RDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (C15 RDL) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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