2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · Y368 BPC
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 218,094 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y368 BPC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2024
- 218,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y368 BPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y368 BPC) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Y368 BPC Mileage History
- 19/03/2022199,891 mi
- 14/04/2022199,895 mi+4 mi
- 24/03/2023208,079 mi+8,184 mi
- 04/06/2024218,094 mi+10,015 mi
Average of roughly 8,229 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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