2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X949 FJM
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 115,025 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,025 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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X949 FJM Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2013
- 115,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X949 FJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X949 FJM) between February 2007 and August 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents t”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
X949 FJM Mileage History
- 28/02/200785,720 mi
- 01/03/200785,720 mi
- 03/03/200892,017 mi+6,297 mi
- 23/03/200999,185 mi+7,168 mi
- 23/03/200999,185 mi
- 24/07/2010103,606 mi+4,421 mi
- 29/07/2010103,606 mi
- 10/08/2011107,476 mi+3,870 mi
- 21/02/2013113,539 mi+6,063 mi
- 21/02/2013113,539 mi
- 13/08/2013115,025 mi+1,486 mi
Average of roughly 4,539 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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