2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y208 RBJ
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 135,703 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/05/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1951cc
Y208 RBJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2013
- 135,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 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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Y208 RBJ Mileage History
- 24/03/2006154,144 mi
- 27/02/2007161,974 mi+7,830 mi
- 28/02/2008169,935 mi+7,961 mi
- 12/03/2009179,576 mi+9,641 mi
- 19/04/2011105,746 mi-73,830 mi
- 18/04/2012118,966 mi+13,220 mi
- 19/04/2012118,966 mi
- 24/05/2013135,703 mi+16,737 mi
Average of roughly -2,573 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y208 RBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y208 RBJ) between March 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2013 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 (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”.
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