2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · LR51 KYE
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 228,037 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,037 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LR51 KYE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2017
- 228,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR51 KYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LR51 KYE) between October 2006 and October 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2017 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
LR51 KYE Mileage History
- 05/10/200698,071 mi
- 20/09/2007104,554 mi+6,483 mi
- 21/09/2007104,554 mi
- 06/10/2008111,293 mi+6,739 mi
- 08/10/2008111,306 mi+13 mi
- 08/10/2008111,306 mi
- 12/08/2009117,847 mi+6,541 mi
- 12/08/2010130,608 mi+12,761 mi
- 25/08/2011138,167 mi+7,559 mi
- 25/08/2011138,167 mi
- 21/08/2012150,930 mi+12,763 mi
- 24/08/2012150,931 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/2013158,620 mi+7,689 mi
- 28/08/2013158,620 mi
- 22/08/2014166,886 mi+8,266 mi
- 22/08/2014166,886 mi
- 01/09/2015188,471 mi+21,585 mi
- 24/09/2016213,239 mi+24,768 mi
- 07/10/2016213,440 mi+201 mi
- 12/10/2017228,037 mi+14,597 mi
Average of roughly 11,793 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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