2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · MLZ 4402
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 137,439 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 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 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,439 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.
MLZ 4402 Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 137,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MLZ 4402 Mileage History
- 09/02/200745,219 mi
- 28/02/200854,608 mi+9,389 mi
- 29/02/200854,608 mi
- 18/03/200962,365 mi+7,757 mi
- 19/03/200962,365 mi
- 19/03/201070,703 mi+8,338 mi
- 16/03/201175,968 mi+5,265 mi
- 09/03/201281,292 mi+5,324 mi
- 09/03/201281,292 mi
- 15/03/201386,106 mi+4,814 mi
- 18/03/201491,015 mi+4,909 mi
- 18/03/201596,953 mi+5,938 mi
- 23/03/201596,965 mi+12 mi
- 15/03/2016101,680 mi+4,715 mi
- 20/03/2017107,055 mi+5,375 mi
- 20/03/2018111,717 mi+4,662 mi
- 20/03/2019116,112 mi+4,395 mi
- 16/03/2020120,146 mi+4,034 mi
- 24/03/2021121,657 mi+1,511 mi
- 25/03/2021121,657 mi
- 16/03/2022125,805 mi+4,148 mi
- 20/03/2023129,028 mi+3,223 mi
- 14/03/2024132,213 mi+3,185 mi
- 11/03/2025135,851 mi+3,638 mi
- 10/03/2026137,437 mi+1,586 mi
- 13/03/2026137,439 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,831 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
MLZ 4402 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (MLZ 4402) between February 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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