2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y177 BLA
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 131,814 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y177 BLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 131,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y177 BLA 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 (Y177 BLA) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y177 BLA Mileage History
- 11/01/2023123,519 mi
- 02/01/2024124,816 mi+1,297 mi
- 18/01/2024124,823 mi+7 mi
- 13/01/2025131,550 mi+6,727 mi
- 21/01/2025131,814 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 4,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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