2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LB51 YTM
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 129,073 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB51 YTM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/02/2022
- 129,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB51 YTM 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 (LB51 YTM) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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