2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · BF51 SXT
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 162,321 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF51 SXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 162,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF51 SXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (BF51 SXT) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BF51 SXT Mileage History
- 07/12/2023152,866 mi
- 28/02/2025157,217 mi+4,351 mi
- 07/03/2025157,257 mi+40 mi
- 23/03/2026162,321 mi+5,064 mi
- 24/03/2026162,321 mi
Average of roughly 4,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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