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2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LB51 XUE

LB51 XUE

2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 71,074 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2001 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
71,074 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2979cc

LB51 XUE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
  • 71,074 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LB51 XUE Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202370,153 mi
  2. 15/07/202471,058 mi+905 mi
  3. 15/07/202471,060 mi+2 mi
  4. 28/08/202571,067 mi+7 mi
  5. 01/09/202571,074 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LB51 XUE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (LB51 XUE) between July 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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