2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YG51 THB
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 141,266 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG51 THB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 141,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YG51 THB Mileage History
- 20/10/2021140,679 mi
- 29/09/2023140,696 mi+17 mi
- 06/10/2023140,753 mi+57 mi
- 26/02/2026141,246 mi+493 mi
- 04/03/2026141,266 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG51 THB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (YG51 THB) between October 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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