2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · LF51 VMU
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 192,367 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF51 VMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2023
- 192,367 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: Below Average
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LF51 VMU Mileage History
- 04/02/2022190,073 mi
- 13/04/2022190,077 mi+4 mi
- 27/04/2022190,083 mi+6 mi
- 22/04/2023192,367 mi+2,284 mi
Average of roughly 1,897 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LF51 VMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LF51 VMU) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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