2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · Y252 BPH
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 164,700 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y252 BPH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 164,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y252 BPH MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y252 BPH) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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