2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · X882 ABV
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 71,569 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X882 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 71,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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X882 ABV Mileage History
- 18/01/202368,031 mi
- 08/01/202469,271 mi+1,240 mi
- 13/01/202570,464 mi+1,193 mi
- 14/01/202570,464 mi
- 13/01/202671,569 mi+1,105 mi
Average of roughly 1,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X882 ABV 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 (X882 ABV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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