2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · Y564 XAN
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 81,805 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2009. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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Y564 XAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2008
- 81,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y564 XAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y564 XAN) between June 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2008 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
Y564 XAN Mileage History
- 29/06/200661,450 mi
- 11/07/200771,867 mi+10,417 mi
- 15/08/200881,802 mi+9,935 mi
- 15/08/200881,805 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,556 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
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