2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y2 OOY
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 77,979 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y2 OOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 77,979 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.
Y2 OOY 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 (Y2 OOY) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y2 OOY Mileage History
- 15/06/202367,829 mi
- 17/06/202472,824 mi+4,995 mi
- 17/06/202472,825 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/202577,979 mi+5,154 mi
- 12/06/202577,979 mi
Average of roughly 5,091 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
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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