2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y616 BWN
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 119,905 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
Y616 BWN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 119,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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: Good
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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Y616 BWN Mileage History
- 28/02/200649,695 mi
- 09/03/200649,712 mi+17 mi
- 10/04/200757,614 mi+7,902 mi
- 11/04/200866,797 mi+9,183 mi
- 26/02/200976,586 mi+9,789 mi
- 08/03/201089,369 mi+12,783 mi
- 18/03/201195,041 mi+5,672 mi
- 23/03/201299,780 mi+4,739 mi
- 02/04/2013101,959 mi+2,179 mi
- 03/04/2013101,963 mi+4 mi
- 14/04/2014103,446 mi+1,483 mi
- 15/04/2014103,449 mi+3 mi
- 16/04/2015104,687 mi+1,238 mi
- 15/04/2016105,908 mi+1,221 mi
- 13/04/2017108,086 mi+2,178 mi
- 16/04/2018109,314 mi+1,228 mi
- 16/04/2019110,548 mi+1,234 mi
- 14/07/2020111,370 mi+822 mi
- 14/07/2021112,043 mi+673 mi
- 14/07/2021112,043 mi
- 23/07/2022112,645 mi+602 mi
- 22/07/2023114,304 mi+1,659 mi
- 24/07/2024116,806 mi+2,502 mi
- 23/07/2025118,543 mi+1,737 mi
- 23/07/2026119,905 mi+1,362 mi
Average of roughly 3,442 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Y616 BWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y616 BWN) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
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