2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y421 CGF
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 79,473 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y421 CGF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2023
- 79,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y421 CGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y421 CGF) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))”.
Y421 CGF Mileage History
- 16/09/202276,824 mi
- 23/09/202276,831 mi+7 mi
- 10/10/202379,473 mi+2,642 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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