2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · CE51 AYT
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 126,898 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,898 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
CE51 AYT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 126,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CE51 AYT Mileage History
- 20/12/2021121,304 mi
- 25/09/2023121,858 mi+554 mi
- 06/11/2024122,450 mi+592 mi
- 29/10/2025126,898 mi+4,448 mi
Average of roughly 1,450 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CE51 AYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (CE51 AYT) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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