2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y157 EAB
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09/03/2001. Recorded mileage 127,725 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1895cc
Y157 EAB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2021
- 127,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Y157 EAB Mileage History
- 02/12/200667,293 mi
- 01/12/200771,767 mi+4,474 mi
- 13/12/200876,514 mi+4,747 mi
- 23/01/201082,051 mi+5,537 mi
- 15/01/201186,491 mi+4,440 mi
- 04/09/201291,531 mi+5,040 mi
- 04/09/201291,531 mi
- 06/09/201393,708 mi+2,177 mi
- 06/09/201393,708 mi
- 03/09/201498,859 mi+5,151 mi
- 03/09/201498,859 mi
- 01/09/2015102,541 mi+3,682 mi
- 01/09/2015102,541 mi
- 03/09/2016107,286 mi+4,745 mi
- 31/08/2017112,182 mi+4,896 mi
- 31/08/2017112,182 mi
- 31/08/2018115,335 mi+3,153 mi
- 03/09/2019119,388 mi+4,053 mi
- 06/09/2019119,388 mi
- 28/08/2020123,895 mi+4,507 mi
- 28/08/2020123,896 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2021127,725 mi+3,829 mi
Average of roughly 4,097 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Y157 EAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y157 EAB) between December 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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