2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LR51 FHY
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 49,329 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR51 FHY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 49,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR51 FHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LR51 FHY) between November 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
LR51 FHY Mileage History
- 01/11/202247,102 mi
- 02/07/202447,868 mi+766 mi
- 02/07/202549,329 mi+1,461 mi
Average of roughly 835 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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