2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · GJ51 UPD
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 155,893 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Feb 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,893 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.
GJ51 UPD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2018
- 155,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ51 UPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (GJ51 UPD) between September 2005 and November 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
GJ51 UPD Mileage History
- 26/09/200545,062 mi
- 03/10/200651,890 mi+6,828 mi
- 01/10/200758,665 mi+6,775 mi
- 09/01/200960,394 mi+1,729 mi
- 05/10/200960,483 mi+89 mi
- 10/05/201170,222 mi+9,739 mi
- 13/05/201170,242 mi+20 mi
- 17/05/201274,294 mi+4,052 mi
- 22/05/201386,372 mi+12,078 mi
- 23/05/201386,482 mi+110 mi
- 14/05/2014107,179 mi+20,697 mi
- 14/05/2015123,985 mi+16,806 mi
- 26/04/2016138,639 mi+14,654 mi
- 22/05/2017145,646 mi+7,007 mi
- 14/06/2017145,660 mi+14 mi
- 01/12/2017145,690 mi+30 mi
- 10/12/2017145,690 mi
- 25/11/2018155,893 mi+10,203 mi
Average of roughly 8,419 miles per year across 18 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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