2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y553 ANV
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 195,237 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 05/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,237 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
Y553 ANV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 195,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 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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Y553 ANV Mileage History
- 30/06/200649,173 mi
- 03/07/200649,178 mi+5 mi
- 30/07/200760,223 mi+11,045 mi
- 06/08/200873,413 mi+13,190 mi
- 06/08/200986,597 mi+13,184 mi
- 27/07/201097,814 mi+11,217 mi
- 21/07/2011104,853 mi+7,039 mi
- 21/07/2011104,853 mi
- 16/07/2012119,084 mi+14,231 mi
- 13/07/2013138,252 mi+19,168 mi
- 18/07/2013138,253 mi+1 mi
- 12/07/2014156,275 mi+18,022 mi
- 19/07/2014156,484 mi+209 mi
- 31/10/2015172,273 mi+15,789 mi
- 05/11/2015172,390 mi+117 mi
- 12/11/2016176,224 mi+3,834 mi
- 17/03/2017176,409 mi+185 mi
- 12/05/2018179,611 mi+3,202 mi
- 12/05/2018179,611 mi
- 04/12/2019185,508 mi+5,897 mi
- 20/12/2019185,519 mi+11 mi
- 06/08/2021195,237 mi+9,718 mi
Average of roughly 9,672 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Y553 ANV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y553 ANV) between June 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 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: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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