2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · MK51 PHF
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 107,696 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Jul 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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.
MK51 PHF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2019
- 107,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK51 PHF 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 (MK51 PHF) between June 2006 and May 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)”; “Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)”.
MK51 PHF Mileage History
- 21/06/200643,318 mi
- 23/06/200758,740 mi+15,422 mi
- 17/07/200868,799 mi+10,059 mi
- 19/06/200971,578 mi+2,779 mi
- 20/07/201074,391 mi+2,813 mi
- 12/09/201178,073 mi+3,682 mi
- 10/09/201281,611 mi+3,538 mi
- 23/10/201385,239 mi+3,628 mi
- 01/11/201385,322 mi+83 mi
- 30/10/201487,779 mi+2,457 mi
- 30/10/201487,779 mi
- 25/09/201590,570 mi+2,791 mi
- 13/01/201797,450 mi+6,880 mi
- 04/05/2019107,696 mi+10,246 mi
- 04/05/2019107,696 mi
Average of roughly 5,003 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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