2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GF51 DCE
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 120,496 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,496 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.
GF51 DCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 120,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF51 DCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (GF51 DCE) between May 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
GF51 DCE Mileage History
- 30/05/2025117,039 mi
- 30/05/2025117,039 mi
- 01/06/2026120,469 mi+3,430 mi
- 03/07/2026120,496 mi+27 mi
- 03/07/2026120,496 mi
Average of roughly 3,165 miles per year across 5 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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