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MOT valid

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2001 BMW 3 SERIES2.2L Petrol

X198 ACL

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 171,949 miles recorded, this Grey 2001 BMW 3 SERIES runs on Petrol with a 2200cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT

Valid

Expires 27/03/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/04/2027

Mileage: 171,949
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 2001
Engine: 2200cc

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/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Jul 2026, 03:24

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2001 BMW 3 Series (X198 ACL) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2023 to March 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

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Buying Score

42/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400-£1,800

Mileage

The mileage of 171,949 is above average ...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution. While this BMW 3 Series is a classic driving machine, its MOT history reveals a pattern of neglected maintenance, recurring oil leaks, and significant suspension and braking issues.

If you are looking for a reliable daily driver, this may not be the vehicle for you without a significant budget for repairs. Focus your negotiation on the cumulative cost of addressing the current advisories, specifically the oil leaks and the nearing-limit tyres. Ask for a detailed service history to see if the recurring oil leaks have been professionally addressed or merely monitored.

Check the underside of the engine and transmission thoroughly. The MOT history shows a persistent 'oil leak, but not excessive' advisory appearing consistently since at least 2023. You should also verify if the brake pipe corrosion noted in 2025 has been fully remediated, as brake system integrity is critical on a vehicle of this age.

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