2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y19 KAG
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 118,537 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y19 KAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 118,537 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.
Y19 KAG 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 (Y19 KAG) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y19 KAG Mileage History
- 23/12/2022112,765 mi
- 10/01/2024117,420 mi+4,655 mi
- 20/01/2025118,364 mi+944 mi
- 09/02/2026118,537 mi+173 mi
- 10/02/2026118,537 mi
Average of roughly 1,841 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: Good
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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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