2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y218 SLB
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 167,981 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/12/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,981 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
Y218 SLB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2020
- 167,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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Y218 SLB Mileage History
- 09/03/200796,508 mi
- 25/02/2009116,967 mi+20,459 mi
- 25/02/2010128,532 mi+11,565 mi
- 25/02/2010128,532 mi
- 17/08/2011132,532 mi+4,000 mi
- 18/08/2011132,532 mi
- 03/09/2012134,638 mi+2,106 mi
- 03/09/2012134,638 mi
- 21/07/2014141,880 mi+7,242 mi
- 26/02/2016143,267 mi+1,387 mi
- 25/02/2017150,505 mi+7,238 mi
- 26/02/2018156,279 mi+5,774 mi
- 26/02/2018156,279 mi
- 14/03/2019161,765 mi+5,486 mi
- 15/03/2019161,767 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/2020167,981 mi+6,214 mi
Average of roughly 5,439 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Y218 SLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y218 SLB) between March 2007 and April 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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