2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CE51 AZU
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 149,916 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE51 AZU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 149,916 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.
CE51 AZU 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 (CE51 AZU) between May 2022 and June 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.
CE51 AZU Mileage History
- 10/05/2022147,859 mi
- 23/05/2023148,694 mi+835 mi
- 05/06/2024149,394 mi+700 mi
- 06/06/2025149,916 mi+522 mi
Average of roughly 669 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: 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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