2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · M69 UGM
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 86,497 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
M69 UGM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 86,497 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.
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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M69 UGM Mileage History
- 27/10/200533,589 mi
- 10/10/200644,448 mi+10,859 mi
- 10/07/200748,987 mi+4,539 mi
- 31/07/200854,370 mi+5,383 mi
- 01/08/200854,385 mi+15 mi
- 02/02/201060,890 mi+6,505 mi
- 02/02/201060,890 mi
- 20/01/201163,590 mi+2,700 mi
- 27/01/201266,161 mi+2,571 mi
- 28/01/201266,163 mi+2 mi
- 25/01/201368,660 mi+2,497 mi
- 30/01/201470,103 mi+1,443 mi
- 26/01/201571,659 mi+1,556 mi
- 19/01/201673,239 mi+1,580 mi
- 20/01/201673,239 mi
- 26/01/201774,536 mi+1,297 mi
- 23/01/201875,242 mi+706 mi
- 21/01/201976,378 mi+1,136 mi
- 21/01/201976,378 mi
- 16/01/202077,353 mi+975 mi
- 09/04/202177,725 mi+372 mi
- 15/04/202177,726 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/202278,927 mi+1,201 mi
- 19/05/202278,933 mi+6 mi
- 15/05/202380,962 mi+2,029 mi
- 14/05/202484,172 mi+3,210 mi
- 07/05/202585,068 mi+896 mi
- 24/04/202686,497 mi+1,429 mi
Average of roughly 2,582 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
M69 UGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (M69 UGM) between October 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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 (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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