2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RO51 NVL
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 103,494 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO51 NVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 103,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO51 NVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (RO51 NVL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RO51 NVL Mileage History
- 18/10/202384,021 mi
- 28/10/202493,102 mi+9,081 mi
- 02/11/202493,125 mi+23 mi
- 21/10/2025103,487 mi+10,362 mi
- 30/10/2025103,494 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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