2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LF51 OYB
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 184,751 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF51 OYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 184,751 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LF51 OYB Mileage History
- 10/11/2023180,617 mi
- 10/11/2023180,617 mi
- 11/11/2024183,238 mi+2,621 mi
- 11/11/2024183,238 mi
- 12/11/2025184,751 mi+1,513 mi
Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF51 OYB 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 (LF51 OYB) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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