2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HJ51 UDB
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 70,688 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ51 UDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 70,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HJ51 UDB Mileage History
- 11/10/202267,667 mi
- 11/10/202368,789 mi+1,122 mi
- 12/10/202368,793 mi+4 mi
- 26/09/202469,821 mi+1,028 mi
- 30/09/202570,688 mi+867 mi
Average of roughly 1,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HJ51 UDB 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 (HJ51 UDB) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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