2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · ML51 BWU
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 108,008 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. 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 13/02/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1995cc
ML51 BWU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2011
- 108,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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ML51 BWU Mileage History
- 26/04/200644,450 mi
- 26/04/200644,450 mi
- 01/05/200757,637 mi+13,187 mi
- 01/05/200757,637 mi
- 04/02/200867,748 mi+10,111 mi
- 04/02/200867,753 mi+5 mi
- 04/02/200982,243 mi+14,490 mi
- 05/02/200982,243 mi
- 11/02/201094,108 mi+11,865 mi
- 12/02/2011108,008 mi+13,900 mi
- 14/02/2011108,008 mi
Average of roughly 13,227 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
ML51 BWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (ML51 BWU) between April 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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