2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · A8 NMF
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 120,672 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 NMF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 120,672 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.
A8 NMF 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 (A8 NMF) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A8 NMF Mileage History
- 11/11/2022108,309 mi
- 03/11/2023112,216 mi+3,907 mi
- 06/11/2024116,212 mi+3,996 mi
- 29/10/2025120,672 mi+4,460 mi
Average of roughly 4,169 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: 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
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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