2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y915 HEO
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 128,787 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,787 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.
Y915 HEO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2018
- 128,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y915 HEO 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 (Y915 HEO) between February 2006 and August 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
Y915 HEO Mileage History
- 21/02/200672,209 mi
- 27/02/200672,210 mi+1 mi
- 14/02/200777,362 mi+5,152 mi
- 19/02/200881,851 mi+4,489 mi
- 20/02/200881,856 mi+5 mi
- 18/02/200988,439 mi+6,583 mi
- 23/02/201095,225 mi+6,786 mi
- 15/03/2011100,884 mi+5,659 mi
- 17/03/2011100,899 mi+15 mi
- 14/03/2012111,330 mi+10,431 mi
- 17/03/2012114,419 mi+3,089 mi
- 09/03/2013122,137 mi+7,718 mi
- 16/03/2013122,137 mi
- 12/06/2014129,602 mi+7,465 mi
- 06/08/2018128,787 mi-815 mi
- 06/08/2018128,787 mi
Average of roughly 4,543 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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