2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KF51 VOD
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 120,398 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
KF51 VOD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2015
- 120,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF51 VOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (KF51 VOD) between January 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
KF51 VOD Mileage History
- 05/01/200671,827 mi
- 05/01/200671,827 mi
- 29/12/200688,465 mi+16,638 mi
- 29/12/200688,465 mi
- 28/12/2007106,050 mi+17,585 mi
- 28/12/2007106,050 mi
- 18/12/2008126,222 mi+20,172 mi
- 21/12/2009142,549 mi+16,327 mi
- 30/12/2010159,285 mi+16,736 mi
- 08/03/201194,001 mi-65,284 mi
- 08/03/201194,001 mi
- 07/03/2012102,063 mi+8,062 mi
- 13/03/2013114,397 mi+12,334 mi
- 20/03/2014116,692 mi+2,295 mi
- 03/07/2015120,398 mi+3,706 mi
Average of roughly 5,118 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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