2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MR51 GDC
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 203,302 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR51 GDC Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 203,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR51 GDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (MR51 GDC) between August 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MR51 GDC Mileage History
- 08/08/200627,315 mi
- 31/07/200738,063 mi+10,748 mi
- 30/07/200852,340 mi+14,277 mi
- 25/08/200966,875 mi+14,535 mi
- 09/08/201080,783 mi+13,908 mi
- 13/08/201080,993 mi+210 mi
- 16/08/201195,167 mi+14,174 mi
- 16/08/201195,176 mi+9 mi
- 16/08/2012102,163 mi+6,987 mi
- 15/08/2013110,495 mi+8,332 mi
- 16/06/2014115,383 mi+4,888 mi
- 16/06/2014115,383 mi
- 04/06/2015120,223 mi+4,840 mi
- 04/06/2015120,223 mi
- 07/06/2016128,810 mi+8,587 mi
- 08/06/2016128,810 mi
- 16/06/2017136,811 mi+8,001 mi
- 15/06/2018144,906 mi+8,095 mi
- 21/06/2018144,909 mi+3 mi
- 28/05/2019152,725 mi+7,816 mi
- 28/05/2019152,725 mi
- 22/06/2020160,396 mi+7,671 mi
- 23/06/2020160,396 mi
- 22/06/2021165,334 mi+4,938 mi
- 22/06/2021165,334 mi
- 22/06/2022172,163 mi+6,829 mi
- 23/06/2022172,163 mi
- 19/06/2023179,593 mi+7,430 mi
- 20/06/2023179,593 mi
- 21/06/2024188,626 mi+9,033 mi
- 24/06/2024188,626 mi
- 16/06/2025197,152 mi+8,526 mi
- 18/06/2025197,152 mi
- 17/08/2026203,302 mi+6,150 mi
Average of roughly 8,789 miles per year across 34 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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