2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · Y982 OTT
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 152,785 miles. MOT expired on 16 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 16 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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.
Y982 OTT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2018
- 152,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 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: Poor
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Y982 OTT Mileage History
- 17/06/200651,960 mi
- 30/06/200762,124 mi+10,164 mi
- 28/06/200871,327 mi+9,203 mi
- 03/07/200871,392 mi+65 mi
- 18/06/200979,751 mi+8,359 mi
- 28/07/201089,444 mi+9,693 mi
- 28/07/201089,444 mi
- 28/07/201195,453 mi+6,009 mi
- 01/08/201195,524 mi+71 mi
- 11/07/2012104,919 mi+9,395 mi
- 23/07/2012105,234 mi+315 mi
- 23/07/2012105,264 mi+30 mi
- 30/07/2013115,388 mi+10,124 mi
- 30/07/2013115,401 mi+13 mi
- 14/07/2014123,186 mi+7,785 mi
- 14/07/2014123,187 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2015130,820 mi+7,633 mi
- 29/07/2015130,820 mi
- 01/08/2016135,538 mi+4,718 mi
- 26/07/2017144,111 mi+8,573 mi
- 17/08/2018152,785 mi+8,674 mi
- 17/08/2018152,785 mi
Average of roughly 8,286 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Y982 OTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y982 OTT) between June 2006 and August 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
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