2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · EX51 TVO
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 113,275 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX51 TVO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/10/2023
- 113,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX51 TVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (EX51 TVO) between November 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))”.
EX51 TVO Mileage History
- 21/11/200643,101 mi
- 11/07/200748,849 mi+5,748 mi
- 13/07/200748,849 mi
- 29/07/200864,164 mi+15,315 mi
- 29/07/200972,018 mi+7,854 mi
- 29/07/2009720,121 mi+648,103 mi
- 29/06/201076,190 mi-643,931 mi
- 03/07/201076,200 mi+10 mi
- 09/07/201179,321 mi+3,121 mi
- 26/07/201284,079 mi+4,758 mi
- 26/07/201388,842 mi+4,763 mi
- 26/07/201388,842 mi
- 15/07/201492,126 mi+3,284 mi
- 15/07/201492,126 mi
- 25/07/201595,783 mi+3,657 mi
- 06/08/201699,506 mi+3,723 mi
- 05/08/2017102,949 mi+3,443 mi
- 18/08/2018108,981 mi+6,032 mi
- 07/09/2019111,709 mi+2,728 mi
- 27/10/2023113,275 mi+1,566 mi
Average of roughly 4,145 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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