2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y796 BOE
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2001. Recorded mileage 184,171 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
Y796 BOE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 184,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y796 BOE Mileage History
- 14/01/200658,104 mi
- 04/01/200765,312 mi+7,208 mi
- 12/01/200871,738 mi+6,426 mi
- 02/01/200977,895 mi+6,157 mi
- 07/01/201085,412 mi+7,517 mi
- 07/01/201085,415 mi+3 mi
- 18/01/201192,591 mi+7,176 mi
- 22/01/201192,591 mi
- 21/10/201196,750 mi+4,159 mi
- 26/10/201197,230 mi+480 mi
- 16/04/2013113,364 mi+16,134 mi
- 16/04/2013113,364 mi
- 27/02/2014118,874 mi+5,510 mi
- 25/02/2015122,759 mi+3,885 mi
- 24/02/2016128,459 mi+5,700 mi
- 22/02/2017135,656 mi+7,197 mi
- 30/05/2018143,695 mi+8,039 mi
- 23/05/2019151,062 mi+7,367 mi
- 13/07/2020159,900 mi+8,838 mi
- 10/08/2021167,065 mi+7,165 mi
- 17/08/2022171,270 mi+4,205 mi
- 17/08/2022171,270 mi
- 11/08/2023175,744 mi+4,474 mi
- 13/08/2024180,303 mi+4,559 mi
- 12/08/2025183,820 mi+3,517 mi
- 18/09/2026184,171 mi+351 mi
Average of roughly 6,097 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Y796 BOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y796 BOE) between January 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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