2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EU51 UHD
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 98,495 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
EU51 UHD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2022
- 98,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU51 UHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (EU51 UHD) between November 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2022 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 (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
EU51 UHD Mileage History
- 04/11/200623,039 mi
- 08/11/200623,039 mi
- 03/11/200729,541 mi+6,502 mi
- 05/11/200835,441 mi+5,900 mi
- 10/11/200945,190 mi+9,749 mi
- 10/11/200945,190 mi
- 10/11/201049,032 mi+3,842 mi
- 14/08/201255,082 mi+6,050 mi
- 16/08/201255,082 mi
- 16/07/201360,979 mi+5,897 mi
- 19/08/201470,506 mi+9,527 mi
- 22/08/201470,723 mi+217 mi
- 02/09/201581,453 mi+10,730 mi
- 03/09/201581,455 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/201687,741 mi+6,286 mi
- 31/01/201988,120 mi+379 mi
- 25/03/202298,495 mi+10,375 mi
Average of roughly 4,904 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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