2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y747 RBL
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 166,171 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
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Y747 RBL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2014
- 166,171 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.
Y747 RBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y747 RBL) between August 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2014 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
Y747 RBL Mileage History
- 04/08/200661,099 mi
- 04/08/200661,099 mi
- 09/08/200773,648 mi+12,549 mi
- 09/08/200773,648 mi
- 28/04/200992,917 mi+19,269 mi
- 28/04/200992,917 mi
- 23/02/201099,320 mi+6,403 mi
- 23/02/201099,359 mi+39 mi
- 23/02/2011107,318 mi+7,959 mi
- 23/02/2011107,318 mi
- 29/02/2012125,771 mi+18,453 mi
- 25/02/2013139,854 mi+14,083 mi
- 03/03/2014166,171 mi+26,317 mi
Average of roughly 13,864 miles per year across 13 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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