2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y326 EAA
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 176,236 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y326 EAA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2022
- 176,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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Y326 EAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y326 EAA) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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