2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y391 GFS
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 106,896 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 16/05/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/04/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,896 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
Y391 GFS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2016
- 106,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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Y391 GFS Mileage History
- 04/04/200740,819 mi
- 16/05/200858,099 mi+17,280 mi
- 17/05/200858,113 mi+14 mi
- 06/05/200966,490 mi+8,377 mi
- 08/05/200966,550 mi+60 mi
- 30/04/201075,127 mi+8,577 mi
- 30/04/201075,127 mi
- 13/05/201182,368 mi+7,241 mi
- 16/05/201182,417 mi+49 mi
- 03/05/201288,951 mi+6,534 mi
- 13/05/201395,305 mi+6,354 mi
- 13/05/201395,341 mi+36 mi
- 13/05/201499,559 mi+4,218 mi
- 15/05/201499,559 mi
- 07/05/2015103,124 mi+3,565 mi
- 07/05/2015103,124 mi
- 18/04/2016106,896 mi+3,772 mi
- 19/04/2016106,896 mi
Average of roughly 7,307 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Y391 GFS 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 (Y391 GFS) between April 2007 and April 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45zr17y (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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