2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X468 EFJ
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 119,852 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X468 EFJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2022
- 119,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X468 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (X468 EFJ) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X468 EFJ Mileage History
- 01/09/2022119,835 mi
- 10/09/2022119,852 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 710 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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