2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LT51 NFF
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 102,148 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT51 NFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 102,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT51 NFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LT51 NFF) between March 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LT51 NFF Mileage History
- 06/03/202490,299 mi
- 05/03/202596,401 mi+6,102 mi
- 20/03/202596,409 mi+8 mi
- 21/03/202596,409 mi
- 28/11/2025102,148 mi+5,739 mi
Average of roughly 6,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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