2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · NA51 WGG
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 216,426 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA51 WGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2024
- 216,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA51 WGG 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 (NA51 WGG) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NA51 WGG Mileage History
- 05/01/2022198,854 mi
- 06/01/2023206,813 mi+7,959 mi
- 09/01/2023206,818 mi+5 mi
- 08/01/2024216,413 mi+9,595 mi
- 09/01/2024216,426 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 8,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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