2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · DS51 XAR
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 114,458 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS51 XAR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 114,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DS51 XAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (DS51 XAR) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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
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