2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · W33 OBM
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 98,384 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W33 OBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 98,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W33 OBM 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 (W33 OBM) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W33 OBM Mileage History
- 04/08/202295,798 mi
- 03/08/202396,676 mi+878 mi
- 07/08/202396,728 mi+52 mi
- 02/08/202497,695 mi+967 mi
- 17/07/202598,384 mi+689 mi
Average of roughly 876 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: 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
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