2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · L99 NCM
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 81,170 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L99 NCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 81,170 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.
L99 NCM 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 (L99 NCM) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
L99 NCM Mileage History
- 18/12/202179,389 mi
- 21/12/202280,211 mi+822 mi
- 18/12/202380,592 mi+381 mi
- 29/11/202480,942 mi+350 mi
- 18/12/202581,170 mi+228 mi
Average of roughly 445 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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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