2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y706 CKR
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 129,725 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y706 CKR Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 129,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y706 CKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y706 CKR) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Y706 CKR Mileage History
- 17/02/200641,030 mi
- 17/02/200641,030 mi
- 20/02/200754,281 mi+13,251 mi
- 29/02/200866,649 mi+12,368 mi
- 01/03/200866,649 mi
- 26/02/200973,496 mi+6,847 mi
- 25/09/200978,596 mi+5,100 mi
- 25/09/200978,596 mi
- 21/10/201088,942 mi+10,346 mi
- 21/10/201088,942 mi
- 01/09/201194,790 mi+5,848 mi
- 02/09/201194,790 mi
- 05/09/2012101,895 mi+7,105 mi
- 02/09/2013105,821 mi+3,926 mi
- 28/04/2015117,881 mi+12,060 mi
- 14/04/2016121,252 mi+3,371 mi
- 29/04/2016121,252 mi
- 26/04/2017122,415 mi+1,163 mi
- 26/04/2017122,415 mi
- 02/05/2018122,918 mi+503 mi
- 04/05/2018122,918 mi
- 10/05/2019123,572 mi+654 mi
- 02/05/2020124,254 mi+682 mi
- 28/04/2021124,790 mi+536 mi
- 30/04/2021124,850 mi+60 mi
- 11/05/2022125,342 mi+492 mi
- 11/05/2022125,342 mi
- 11/04/2023125,803 mi+461 mi
- 18/04/2023125,803 mi
- 05/06/2024126,856 mi+1,053 mi
- 20/05/2025128,144 mi+1,288 mi
- 15/05/2026129,725 mi+1,581 mi
Average of roughly 4,383 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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