2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · M5 BWT
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 68,007 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1895cc
M5 BWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 68,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M5 BWT Mileage History
- 23/01/202360,733 mi
- 16/01/202462,912 mi+2,179 mi
- 17/01/202564,988 mi+2,076 mi
- 20/01/202668,006 mi+3,018 mi
- 17/02/202668,007 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M5 BWT 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 (M5 BWT) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washer jets weak flow (3.5 (a))”.
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