2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X698 EJM
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 121,637 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,637 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1895cc
X698 EJM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/01/2017
- 121,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 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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X698 EJM Mileage History
- 05/01/200781,328 mi
- 08/01/200781,517 mi+189 mi
- 02/01/200890,176 mi+8,659 mi
- 02/01/200890,176 mi
- 05/01/200996,093 mi+5,917 mi
- 06/01/200996,093 mi
- 14/01/2010101,482 mi+5,389 mi
- 15/01/2010101,482 mi
- 07/01/2011104,370 mi+2,888 mi
- 07/01/2011104,370 mi
- 13/12/2011107,717 mi+3,347 mi
- 13/12/2011107,717 mi
- 15/01/2013111,492 mi+3,775 mi
- 17/01/2013111,496 mi+4 mi
- 30/12/2013114,225 mi+2,729 mi
- 02/01/2014114,225 mi
- 09/01/2015117,291 mi+3,066 mi
- 09/01/2015117,294 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2015120,169 mi+2,875 mi
- 11/12/2015120,169 mi
- 19/01/2017121,637 mi+1,468 mi
Average of roughly 4,015 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
X698 EJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X698 EJM) between January 2007 and January 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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