2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · TV51 MAT
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 43,265 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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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TV51 MAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 43,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TV51 MAT 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 (TV51 MAT) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
TV51 MAT Mileage History
- 31/10/202242,276 mi
- 03/11/202242,277 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/202342,607 mi+330 mi
- 19/11/202442,942 mi+335 mi
- 18/11/202543,265 mi+323 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 5 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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