2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y118 EBW
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 69,227 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3000cc
Y118 EBW Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 69,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y118 EBW Mileage History
- 10/08/200625,387 mi
- 02/08/200727,334 mi+1,947 mi
- 02/08/200727,334 mi
- 26/06/200828,809 mi+1,475 mi
- 07/07/200931,124 mi+2,315 mi
- 09/07/201034,411 mi+3,287 mi
- 09/07/201034,411 mi
- 08/07/201137,247 mi+2,836 mi
- 13/07/201238,877 mi+1,630 mi
- 05/07/201340,261 mi+1,384 mi
- 08/07/201340,261 mi
- 18/07/201442,358 mi+2,097 mi
- 05/06/201543,432 mi+1,074 mi
- 05/06/201543,432 mi
- 03/06/201645,480 mi+2,048 mi
- 03/06/201645,480 mi
- 01/06/201746,860 mi+1,380 mi
- 23/05/201848,144 mi+1,284 mi
- 03/06/201950,535 mi+2,391 mi
- 03/06/202052,067 mi+1,532 mi
- 02/06/202154,711 mi+2,644 mi
- 30/05/202257,830 mi+3,119 mi
- 01/06/202359,524 mi+1,694 mi
- 13/05/202462,245 mi+2,721 mi
- 02/06/202565,359 mi+3,114 mi
- 02/06/202565,359 mi
- 14/05/202669,227 mi+3,868 mi
Average of roughly 2,219 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Y118 EBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y118 EBW) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”.
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