2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MF51 ACF
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 173,928 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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MF51 ACF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 173,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF51 ACF 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 (MF51 ACF) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
MF51 ACF Mileage History
- 01/06/2022145,688 mi
- 30/05/2023156,027 mi+10,339 mi
- 30/05/2024162,368 mi+6,341 mi
- 05/06/2025169,029 mi+6,661 mi
- 28/05/2026173,928 mi+4,899 mi
Average of roughly 7,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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