2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y217 BPM
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 169,526 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
Y217 BPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2024
- 169,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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Y217 BPM Mileage History
- 21/10/2021162,921 mi
- 23/09/2022164,327 mi+1,406 mi
- 19/10/2023167,699 mi+3,372 mi
- 22/11/2023167,705 mi+6 mi
- 11/11/2024169,526 mi+1,821 mi
Average of roughly 2,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y217 BPM 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 (Y217 BPM) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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