2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y491 MDT
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 138,812 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 14/07/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/04/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1895cc
Y491 MDT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2016
- 138,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 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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Y491 MDT Mileage History
- 24/02/200647,010 mi
- 01/03/200751,307 mi+4,297 mi
- 01/03/200751,307 mi
- 22/06/200752,430 mi+1,123 mi
- 01/07/200863,972 mi+11,542 mi
- 29/06/200977,272 mi+13,300 mi
- 29/06/200977,272 mi
- 15/07/201087,468 mi+10,196 mi
- 15/07/201087,468 mi
- 12/07/201196,145 mi+8,677 mi
- 09/07/2012109,281 mi+13,136 mi
- 11/07/2012109,301 mi+20 mi
- 11/07/2013118,871 mi+9,570 mi
- 11/07/2014128,039 mi+9,168 mi
- 15/07/2014128,114 mi+75 mi
- 15/07/2015136,284 mi+8,170 mi
- 12/07/2016138,812 mi+2,528 mi
Average of roughly 8,845 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Y491 MDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y491 MDT) between February 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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