2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RO51 OGG
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 66,680 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,680 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.
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.
RO51 OGG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 66,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO51 OGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (RO51 OGG) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate incorrect Spacing (0.1 (c))”.
RO51 OGG Mileage History
- 11/09/200618,869 mi
- 09/08/200829,432 mi+10,563 mi
- 08/08/200937,002 mi+7,570 mi
- 07/08/201042,698 mi+5,696 mi
- 13/08/201147,401 mi+4,703 mi
- 13/08/201147,401 mi
- 28/07/201252,102 mi+4,701 mi
- 08/08/201354,424 mi+2,322 mi
- 14/08/201455,655 mi+1,231 mi
- 05/08/201557,188 mi+1,533 mi
- 24/08/201658,487 mi+1,299 mi
- 06/09/201760,071 mi+1,584 mi
- 07/09/201760,075 mi+4 mi
- 13/09/201860,952 mi+877 mi
- 13/09/201860,952 mi
- 12/09/201961,772 mi+820 mi
- 13/09/201961,772 mi
- 11/09/202062,099 mi+327 mi
- 02/09/202162,463 mi+364 mi
- 29/11/202263,924 mi+1,461 mi
- 09/11/202364,917 mi+993 mi
- 06/11/202465,869 mi+952 mi
- 06/11/202566,680 mi+811 mi
Average of roughly 2,496 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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