2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · OY51 LBG
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 107,011 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
OY51 LBG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 107,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY51 LBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (OY51 LBG) between April 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
OY51 LBG Mileage History
- 19/04/200618,965 mi
- 14/05/200723,009 mi+4,044 mi
- 18/06/200827,928 mi+4,919 mi
- 01/06/200930,727 mi+2,799 mi
- 15/06/201034,380 mi+3,653 mi
- 15/06/201034,381 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/201137,782 mi+3,401 mi
- 15/06/201241,619 mi+3,837 mi
- 15/06/201241,619 mi
- 14/06/201344,766 mi+3,147 mi
- 14/06/201344,766 mi
- 27/05/201447,052 mi+2,286 mi
- 03/06/201548,743 mi+1,691 mi
- 06/06/201548,743 mi
- 06/06/201650,383 mi+1,640 mi
- 07/06/201751,495 mi+1,112 mi
- 19/06/201860,260 mi+8,765 mi
- 19/06/201860,260 mi
- 13/06/201968,232 mi+7,972 mi
- 17/06/202074,725 mi+6,493 mi
- 14/06/202179,117 mi+4,392 mi
- 09/06/202285,999 mi+6,882 mi
- 15/06/202393,189 mi+7,190 mi
- 07/06/2024100,405 mi+7,216 mi
- 07/06/2024100,405 mi
- 11/06/2025107,011 mi+6,606 mi
- 25/06/2025107,011 mi
Average of roughly 4,589 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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