2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · K13 XME
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 75,241 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2009. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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K13 XME Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2008
- 75,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K13 XME 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 (K13 XME) between October 2005 and June 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
K13 XME Mileage History
- 15/10/200556,761 mi
- 04/12/200662,329 mi+5,568 mi
- 02/06/200765,060 mi+2,731 mi
- 18/06/200875,241 mi+10,181 mi
Average of roughly 6,907 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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