2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y137 LHD
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 147,785 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
Y137 LHD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2018
- 147,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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Y137 LHD Mileage History
- 11/04/200637,439 mi
- 08/05/200762,120 mi+24,681 mi
- 09/05/200762,120 mi
- 10/07/200878,762 mi+16,642 mi
- 30/10/200991,159 mi+12,397 mi
- 02/11/200991,159 mi
- 01/11/2010101,396 mi+10,237 mi
- 10/11/2011112,083 mi+10,687 mi
- 14/11/2011112,083 mi
- 14/11/2012120,007 mi+7,924 mi
- 15/11/2012120,064 mi+57 mi
- 22/04/2014136,783 mi+16,719 mi
- 12/05/2014136,783 mi
- 02/10/2015140,951 mi+4,168 mi
- 06/10/2015140,961 mi+10 mi
- 11/11/2016147,214 mi+6,253 mi
- 27/01/2018147,785 mi+571 mi
- 27/01/2018147,785 mi
Average of roughly 9,354 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Y137 LHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y137 LHD) between April 2006 and January 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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