2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LS51 YCB
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 142,005 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2015. 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 28 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
LS51 YCB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2014
- 142,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS51 YCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LS51 YCB) between August 2005 and November 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”.
LS51 YCB Mileage History
- 15/08/200558,598 mi
- 30/08/200672,694 mi+14,096 mi
- 03/09/200784,315 mi+11,621 mi
- 03/09/200784,316 mi+1 mi
- 26/08/200896,599 mi+12,283 mi
- 26/08/200896,603 mi+4 mi
- 19/08/2009105,743 mi+9,140 mi
- 12/08/2010113,613 mi+7,870 mi
- 13/08/2010113,613 mi
- 19/11/2011124,475 mi+10,862 mi
- 22/11/2011124,476 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/2012131,780 mi+7,304 mi
- 17/11/2012131,793 mi+13 mi
- 12/11/2013137,135 mi+5,342 mi
- 29/11/2014142,005 mi+4,870 mi
Average of roughly 8,979 miles per year across 15 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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