2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y408 KHD
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 147,257 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2015. 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
- Expired on 24 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,257 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.
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Y408 KHD Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2014
- 147,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y408 KHD 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 (Y408 KHD) between June 2005 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 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)”; “Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
Y408 KHD Mileage History
- 10/06/200548,340 mi
- 08/06/200658,423 mi+10,083 mi
- 08/06/200774,542 mi+16,119 mi
- 09/06/200889,436 mi+14,894 mi
- 10/06/2009107,185 mi+17,749 mi
- 04/06/2010117,432 mi+10,247 mi
- 05/06/2010117,434 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/2011136,021 mi+18,587 mi
- 27/06/2013138,943 mi+2,922 mi
- 18/07/2013138,954 mi+11 mi
- 25/07/2014147,257 mi+8,303 mi
Average of roughly 10,844 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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