2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y92 VJC
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 137,156 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2011. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,156 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.
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Y92 VJC Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2010
- 137,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y92 VJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y92 VJC) between February 2007 and February 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2010 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: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
Y92 VJC Mileage History
- 20/02/2007110,449 mi
- 20/02/2007110,449 mi
- 04/02/2008120,026 mi+9,577 mi
- 04/02/2008120,026 mi
- 26/01/2009126,591 mi+6,565 mi
- 26/01/2009126,591 mi
- 12/02/2010137,156 mi+10,565 mi
- 16/02/2010137,156 mi
Average of roughly 8,932 miles per year across 8 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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