2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MK51 KHB
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 126,545 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK51 KHB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 126,545 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.
MK51 KHB 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 (MK51 KHB) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MK51 KHB Mileage History
- 12/08/2022118,034 mi
- 31/07/2023122,275 mi+4,241 mi
- 31/07/2024124,440 mi+2,165 mi
- 06/08/2025126,545 mi+2,105 mi
Average of roughly 2,853 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: Average
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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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