2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · A16 WAE
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 127,942 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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A16 WAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 127,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A16 WAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (A16 WAE) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A16 WAE Mileage History
- 18/05/2022123,722 mi
- 31/05/2023126,176 mi+2,454 mi
- 01/06/2024127,942 mi+1,766 mi
Average of roughly 2,069 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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