2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LE51 GVC
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 125,769 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE51 GVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 125,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE51 GVC 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 (LE51 GVC) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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 (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
LE51 GVC Mileage History
- 19/10/2023121,804 mi
- 16/10/2024122,867 mi+1,063 mi
- 17/04/2025123,457 mi+590 mi
- 24/04/2025123,467 mi+10 mi
- 13/04/2026125,769 mi+2,302 mi
Average of roughly 1,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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