2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · EX51 UEU
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 188,221 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,221 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.
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.
EX51 UEU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 188,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX51 UEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (EX51 UEU) between October 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
EX51 UEU Mileage History
- 30/10/200635,092 mi
- 06/11/200635,121 mi+29 mi
- 01/11/200738,396 mi+3,275 mi
- 01/11/200738,399 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/200843,352 mi+4,953 mi
- 12/03/201045,750 mi+2,398 mi
- 19/02/201154,868 mi+9,118 mi
- 18/02/201265,486 mi+10,618 mi
- 16/02/201376,414 mi+10,928 mi
- 15/02/201488,414 mi+12,000 mi
- 14/02/2015100,008 mi+11,594 mi
- 13/02/2016112,088 mi+12,080 mi
- 25/02/2017123,506 mi+11,418 mi
- 16/02/2018133,728 mi+10,222 mi
- 04/06/2019148,564 mi+14,836 mi
- 10/06/2019148,600 mi+36 mi
- 08/12/2020164,943 mi+16,343 mi
- 09/12/2020164,947 mi+4 mi
- 18/08/2023178,172 mi+13,225 mi
- 17/08/2024178,890 mi+718 mi
- 07/08/2025185,553 mi+6,663 mi
- 18/07/2026188,221 mi+2,668 mi
Average of roughly 7,767 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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