2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · Y128 AYY
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 300,291 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 300,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y128 AYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 300,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Y128 AYY Mileage History
- 08/09/2022286,897 mi
- 06/09/2023291,515 mi+4,618 mi
- 02/09/2024294,466 mi+2,951 mi
- 09/09/2024294,488 mi+22 mi
- 03/09/2025300,291 mi+5,803 mi
Average of roughly 4,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y128 AYY 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 (Y128 AYY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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