2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · FP51 WNL
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 114,030 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2019. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
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FP51 WNL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2018
- 114,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FP51 WNL Mileage History
- 15/11/200667,106 mi
- 23/12/200874,086 mi+6,980 mi
- 05/03/2010777,104 mi+703,018 mi
- 10/03/201180,828 mi-696,276 mi
- 02/03/201283,694 mi+2,866 mi
- 03/04/201389,077 mi+5,383 mi
- 03/04/201389,079 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/201494,027 mi+4,948 mi
- 23/04/201494,029 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/201597,252 mi+3,223 mi
- 04/04/201699,428 mi+2,176 mi
- 03/04/2017102,802 mi+3,374 mi
- 14/05/2018114,030 mi+11,228 mi
Average of roughly 4,083 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FP51 WNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (FP51 WNL) between November 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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