2001 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · GF51 XWV
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 187,330 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF51 XWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2024
- 187,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF51 XWV 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 (GF51 XWV) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GF51 XWV Mileage History
- 11/03/2022180,499 mi
- 31/05/2023183,501 mi+3,002 mi
- 05/06/2023183,506 mi+5 mi
- 28/06/2024187,330 mi+3,824 mi
Average of roughly 2,971 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: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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