2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RO51 AHU
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 79,893 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jun 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,893 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.
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Analysis is queued in the processing backlog.
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RO51 AHU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2013
- 79,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO51 AHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (RO51 AHU) between September 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
RO51 AHU Mileage History
- 26/09/200625,626 mi
- 05/10/200731,650 mi+6,024 mi
- 29/08/200845,748 mi+14,098 mi
- 27/08/200958,497 mi+12,749 mi
- 27/08/201068,773 mi+10,276 mi
- 20/08/201173,635 mi+4,862 mi
- 20/08/201173,635 mi
- 21/08/201277,950 mi+4,315 mi
- 26/07/201379,893 mi+1,943 mi
Average of roughly 7,945 miles per year across 9 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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