2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · R70 ADP
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2001. Recorded mileage 156,913 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
R70 ADP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 156,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R70 ADP Mileage History
- 19/09/200539,233 mi
- 18/09/200648,668 mi+9,435 mi
- 14/09/200755,016 mi+6,348 mi
- 10/09/200861,032 mi+6,016 mi
- 10/09/200861,032 mi
- 07/09/200969,138 mi+8,106 mi
- 15/09/201078,450 mi+9,312 mi
- 16/09/201078,480 mi+30 mi
- 07/09/201185,456 mi+6,976 mi
- 10/09/201292,033 mi+6,577 mi
- 13/09/201292,112 mi+79 mi
- 04/09/201398,265 mi+6,153 mi
- 30/08/2014103,799 mi+5,534 mi
- 05/09/2015109,768 mi+5,969 mi
- 22/08/2016113,913 mi+4,145 mi
- 24/08/2016114,020 mi+107 mi
- 11/09/2017119,613 mi+5,593 mi
- 11/09/2018123,137 mi+3,524 mi
- 22/08/2019127,830 mi+4,693 mi
- 01/09/2020131,483 mi+3,653 mi
- 23/08/2021135,427 mi+3,944 mi
- 02/09/2022141,281 mi+5,854 mi
- 04/09/2023146,690 mi+5,409 mi
- 03/09/2024152,360 mi+5,670 mi
- 21/08/2025156,913 mi+4,553 mi
Average of roughly 5,907 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R70 ADP 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 (R70 ADP) between September 2005 and August 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 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: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine MissFire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose ferrule (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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