2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LN51 LUJ
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 151,759 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN51 LUJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2023
- 151,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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LN51 LUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (LN51 LUJ) between February 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LN51 LUJ Mileage History
- 09/02/2022150,724 mi
- 10/02/2022150,726 mi+2 mi
- 08/09/2023151,759 mi+1,033 mi
Average of roughly 656 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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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
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