2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SD51 YOY
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2001. Recorded mileage 158,031 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/09/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1995cc
SD51 YOY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2018
- 158,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects 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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SD51 YOY Mileage History
- 13/11/200684,438 mi
- 14/11/200684,443 mi+5 mi
- 15/03/200791,402 mi+6,959 mi
- 13/03/200899,813 mi+8,411 mi
- 13/03/200899,813 mi
- 09/03/2009107,152 mi+7,339 mi
- 15/03/2010114,413 mi+7,261 mi
- 05/03/2011120,572 mi+6,159 mi
- 25/02/2012126,102 mi+5,530 mi
- 25/02/2012126,102 mi
- 18/03/2013130,714 mi+4,612 mi
- 27/02/2014132,498 mi+1,784 mi
- 07/03/2015136,749 mi+4,251 mi
- 12/03/2015136,816 mi+67 mi
- 22/01/2016139,734 mi+2,918 mi
- 19/01/2017149,809 mi+10,075 mi
- 23/01/2017149,810 mi+1 mi
- 13/02/2018158,031 mi+8,221 mi
- 13/02/2018158,031 mi
Average of roughly 6,540 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
SD51 YOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (SD51 YOY) between November 2006 and February 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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