2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · OY51 OCC
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 121,063 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY51 OCC Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 121,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY51 OCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (OY51 OCC) between August 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
OY51 OCC Mileage History
- 31/08/200538,467 mi
- 31/08/200645,881 mi+7,414 mi
- 31/08/200645,881 mi
- 29/08/200753,313 mi+7,432 mi
- 30/08/200753,313 mi
- 29/08/200859,550 mi+6,237 mi
- 08/09/200963,951 mi+4,401 mi
- 08/09/200963,951 mi
- 13/09/201068,267 mi+4,316 mi
- 12/08/201172,513 mi+4,246 mi
- 12/08/201172,513 mi
- 07/08/201277,485 mi+4,972 mi
- 20/09/201379,229 mi+1,744 mi
- 11/09/201482,835 mi+3,606 mi
- 18/09/201593,017 mi+10,182 mi
- 23/09/201593,065 mi+48 mi
- 15/09/2016101,990 mi+8,925 mi
- 16/09/2016101,990 mi
- 22/09/2017111,727 mi+9,737 mi
- 24/09/2018115,348 mi+3,621 mi
- 25/09/2018115,348 mi
- 27/08/2019117,175 mi+1,827 mi
- 29/08/2019117,175 mi
- 22/09/2020118,291 mi+1,116 mi
- 22/09/2020118,291 mi
- 09/10/2021118,360 mi+69 mi
- 15/02/2023120,307 mi+1,947 mi
- 03/06/2024120,621 mi+314 mi
- 17/06/2025120,997 mi+376 mi
- 12/06/2026121,063 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 3,975 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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