2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · LR51 KCY
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14/09/2001. Recorded mileage 103,145 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- 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
- 1895cc
LR51 KCY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 103,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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LR51 KCY Mileage History
- 25/04/200612,592 mi
- 05/06/200716,449 mi+3,857 mi
- 19/05/200819,759 mi+3,310 mi
- 19/05/200819,759 mi
- 02/04/200925,038 mi+5,279 mi
- 02/04/200925,038 mi
- 19/07/201030,632 mi+5,594 mi
- 20/07/201030,632 mi
- 03/06/201131,498 mi+866 mi
- 07/08/201235,778 mi+4,280 mi
- 29/10/201338,034 mi+2,256 mi
- 30/10/201338,034 mi
- 02/03/201539,949 mi+1,915 mi
- 05/07/201640,405 mi+456 mi
- 12/07/201640,409 mi+4 mi
- 04/01/201851,391 mi+10,982 mi
- 03/07/201965,280 mi+13,889 mi
- 06/05/202177,567 mi+12,287 mi
- 06/05/202177,567 mi
- 14/06/202285,558 mi+7,991 mi
- 07/06/202393,985 mi+8,427 mi
- 07/06/202393,985 mi
- 13/05/2024103,131 mi+9,146 mi
- 16/05/2024103,145 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,014 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
LR51 KCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LR51 KCY) between April 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
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