2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y404 AVG
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18/06/2001. Recorded mileage 98,345 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2494cc
Y404 AVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 98,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Y404 AVG Mileage History
- 16/05/202289,803 mi
- 18/05/202289,803 mi
- 13/05/202393,966 mi+4,163 mi
- 09/05/202498,242 mi+4,276 mi
- 16/05/202498,345 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 4,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y404 AVG 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 (Y404 AVG) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes when indicators are used (4.3.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes when indicators are used (4.2.3 (”.
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