2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y186 CWK
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 132,206 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y186 CWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 132,206 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.
Y186 CWK 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 (Y186 CWK) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y186 CWK Mileage History
- 07/03/2022128,727 mi
- 02/03/2023130,166 mi+1,439 mi
- 07/03/2023130,169 mi+3 mi
- 18/03/2024132,201 mi+2,032 mi
- 22/03/2024132,206 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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