2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · C3 AED
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 110,581 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
C3 AED Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2021
- 110,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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C3 AED Mileage History
- 25/07/200684,205 mi
- 26/07/200684,210 mi+5 mi
- 30/07/200788,364 mi+4,154 mi
- 21/07/200891,478 mi+3,114 mi
- 23/07/200993,378 mi+1,900 mi
- 23/07/200993,378 mi
- 05/08/201094,922 mi+1,544 mi
- 02/11/201196,136 mi+1,214 mi
- 11/11/201196,193 mi+57 mi
- 11/02/201497,373 mi+1,180 mi
- 11/02/201497,373 mi
- 10/02/201599,455 mi+2,082 mi
- 11/03/2016100,974 mi+1,519 mi
- 02/03/2017103,529 mi+2,555 mi
- 02/03/2017103,529 mi
- 13/03/2018104,335 mi+806 mi
- 23/09/2019106,977 mi+2,642 mi
- 15/09/2020108,366 mi+1,389 mi
- 16/09/2020108,380 mi+14 mi
- 03/09/2021110,482 mi+2,102 mi
- 08/09/2021110,581 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 1,744 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
C3 AED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (C3 AED) between July 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator loom broken ( pads ok ) (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in inner sidewall (4.”.
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