2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y595 XOC
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2001. Recorded mileage 193,721 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,721 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.
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.
Y595 XOC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2017
- 193,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y595 XOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y595 XOC) between June 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
Y595 XOC Mileage History
- 02/06/200679,554 mi
- 11/06/200792,154 mi+12,600 mi
- 02/06/2008106,089 mi+13,935 mi
- 01/06/2009119,430 mi+13,341 mi
- 01/06/2009119,430 mi
- 01/06/2010132,844 mi+13,414 mi
- 01/06/2010132,844 mi
- 06/06/2011145,996 mi+13,152 mi
- 07/06/2011146,030 mi+34 mi
- 06/06/2012157,452 mi+11,422 mi
- 04/06/2013168,418 mi+10,966 mi
- 27/05/2014178,524 mi+10,106 mi
- 27/05/2014178,524 mi
- 28/05/2015189,907 mi+11,383 mi
- 21/05/2016191,705 mi+1,798 mi
- 10/05/2017193,721 mi+2,016 mi
Average of roughly 10,439 miles per year across 16 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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