2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · LC51 AAZ
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 153,856 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,856 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.
LC51 AAZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2015
- 153,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
LC51 AAZ Mileage History
- 18/08/200673,217 mi
- 20/08/200792,185 mi+18,968 mi
- 20/08/200792,185 mi
- 18/08/2008110,824 mi+18,639 mi
- 19/06/2009125,308 mi+14,484 mi
- 14/09/2010129,972 mi+4,664 mi
- 30/08/2011134,304 mi+4,332 mi
- 31/08/2011134,304 mi
- 18/08/2012139,246 mi+4,942 mi
- 04/10/2013144,515 mi+5,269 mi
- 07/10/2013144,581 mi+66 mi
- 26/09/2014148,935 mi+4,354 mi
- 02/10/2014149,051 mi+116 mi
- 21/10/2015153,856 mi+4,805 mi
Average of roughly 8,789 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
LC51 AAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LC51 AAZ) between August 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LC51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LC51AAZ.
BMW
3 SERIES
BMW
X5
FORD
TRANSIT
BMW
3 SERIES
BMW
3 SERIES
SKODA
RAPID
BMW
530
MINI
MINI
JEEP
RENEGADE NIGHT EAGLE
BMW
R1150
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
PEUGEOT
106
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.