2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y824 OBM
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 114,918 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 04/08/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/10/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
Y824 OBM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/05/2017
- 114,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted 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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Y824 OBM Mileage History
- 25/10/200531,007 mi
- 25/10/200531,007 mi
- 28/09/200637,064 mi+6,057 mi
- 27/09/200743,507 mi+6,443 mi
- 27/09/200743,507 mi
- 09/10/200851,641 mi+8,134 mi
- 27/10/200964,143 mi+12,502 mi
- 01/02/201170,012 mi+5,869 mi
- 10/01/201274,609 mi+4,597 mi
- 31/01/201384,870 mi+10,261 mi
- 05/02/201384,874 mi+4 mi
- 05/08/201496,368 mi+11,494 mi
- 04/08/2015101,689 mi+5,321 mi
- 04/08/2015101,689 mi
- 04/05/2017114,918 mi+13,229 mi
Average of roughly 7,282 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Y824 OBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y824 OBM) between October 2005 and May 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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