2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · F19 DAB
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 117,431 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
F19 DAB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2022
- 117,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F19 DAB 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 (F19 DAB) between June 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
F19 DAB Mileage History
- 05/06/200642,795 mi
- 30/05/200752,305 mi+9,510 mi
- 17/06/200855,883 mi+3,578 mi
- 29/05/200959,737 mi+3,854 mi
- 13/08/201063,705 mi+3,968 mi
- 20/08/201063,709 mi+4 mi
- 20/08/201166,705 mi+2,996 mi
- 03/09/201277,214 mi+10,509 mi
- 29/08/201388,630 mi+11,416 mi
- 31/08/201388,630 mi
- 08/09/201497,263 mi+8,633 mi
- 23/03/2016106,754 mi+9,491 mi
- 20/03/2017111,636 mi+4,882 mi
- 21/03/2017111,636 mi
- 01/05/2018113,083 mi+1,447 mi
- 01/05/2018113,083 mi
- 24/04/2019115,201 mi+2,118 mi
- 05/11/2020117,085 mi+1,884 mi
- 09/11/2020117,085 mi
- 30/11/2022117,431 mi+346 mi
- 30/11/2022117,431 mi
Average of roughly 4,527 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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