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Outstanding Recall

2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · VN51 PLO

VN51 PLO

2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 236,420 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2001 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 17/12/2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
236,420 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/12/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
2494cc

VN51 PLO Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2021
  • 236,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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VN51 PLO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 May 2026, 16:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (VN51 PLO) between December 2021 and December 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY