2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y147 BPH
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 111,062 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y147 BPH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 111,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y147 BPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y147 BPH) between September 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
Y147 BPH Mileage History
- 16/09/200552,761 mi
- 05/09/200665,504 mi+12,743 mi
- 29/08/200776,341 mi+10,837 mi
- 22/08/200878,482 mi+2,141 mi
- 04/09/200980,636 mi+2,154 mi
- 24/08/201082,978 mi+2,342 mi
- 08/09/201185,518 mi+2,540 mi
- 13/09/201287,559 mi+2,041 mi
- 12/09/201388,763 mi+1,204 mi
- 08/09/201489,545 mi+782 mi
- 12/09/201590,125 mi+580 mi
- 14/09/201690,524 mi+399 mi
- 17/09/201690,524 mi
- 06/11/201791,381 mi+857 mi
- 13/11/201892,710 mi+1,329 mi
- 24/03/202394,350 mi+1,640 mi
- 16/03/2024101,686 mi+7,336 mi
- 02/05/2024102,849 mi+1,163 mi
- 01/05/2025109,443 mi+6,594 mi
- 08/10/2026111,062 mi+1,619 mi
Average of roughly 2,768 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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