2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RY51 KJF
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 159,619 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,619 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2171cc
RY51 KJF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2016
- 159,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RY51 KJF Mileage History
- 03/12/200553,022 mi
- 10/12/200553,278 mi+256 mi
- 02/12/200668,251 mi+14,973 mi
- 23/11/200780,816 mi+12,565 mi
- 27/11/200780,816 mi
- 28/11/200894,672 mi+13,856 mi
- 28/11/200894,672 mi
- 05/11/2009107,258 mi+12,586 mi
- 05/11/2009107,258 mi
- 01/11/2010117,929 mi+10,671 mi
- 04/11/2011125,141 mi+7,212 mi
- 10/11/2011125,269 mi+128 mi
- 12/10/2012133,316 mi+8,047 mi
- 06/11/2013140,423 mi+7,107 mi
- 13/11/2013140,478 mi+55 mi
- 15/10/2014146,340 mi+5,862 mi
- 16/10/2014146,342 mi+2 mi
- 25/09/2015151,267 mi+4,925 mi
- 04/11/2016159,509 mi+8,242 mi
- 08/11/2016159,619 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 9,750 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
RY51 KJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (RY51 KJF) between December 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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