2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LC51 ACJ
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 56,761 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2494cc
LC51 ACJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2013
- 56,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted 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.
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LC51 ACJ Mileage History
- 29/04/200533,922 mi
- 13/04/200639,989 mi+6,067 mi
- 20/11/200642,405 mi+2,416 mi
- 20/11/200744,827 mi+2,422 mi
- 07/11/200846,137 mi+1,310 mi
- 27/10/200948,775 mi+2,638 mi
- 30/11/201050,939 mi+2,164 mi
- 30/11/201152,566 mi+1,627 mi
- 13/11/201254,790 mi+2,224 mi
- 28/10/201356,761 mi+1,971 mi
- 29/10/201356,761 mi
Average of roughly 2,687 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
LC51 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LC51 ACJ) between April 2005 and October 2013.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2013 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 (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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