2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y608 PLB
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 115,344 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,344 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.
Y608 PLB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2016
- 115,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y608 PLB 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 (Y608 PLB) between May 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
Y608 PLB Mileage History
- 16/05/200643,080 mi
- 16/05/200643,080 mi
- 15/05/200751,226 mi+8,146 mi
- 16/05/200859,906 mi+8,680 mi
- 16/05/200859,906 mi
- 08/05/200967,569 mi+7,663 mi
- 19/05/200967,768 mi+199 mi
- 03/06/201074,173 mi+6,405 mi
- 13/07/201180,001 mi+5,828 mi
- 13/07/201180,001 mi
- 30/07/201286,857 mi+6,856 mi
- 04/08/201287,122 mi+265 mi
- 03/09/201396,432 mi+9,310 mi
- 17/10/2014101,541 mi+5,109 mi
- 29/10/2014101,542 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/2015110,331 mi+8,789 mi
- 05/08/2016115,344 mi+5,013 mi
Average of roughly 7,069 miles per year across 17 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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