2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y553 EKR
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2001. Recorded mileage 121,661 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y553 EKR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 121,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y553 EKR Mileage History
- 22/06/200675,913 mi
- 31/07/200788,686 mi+12,773 mi
- 29/02/200894,040 mi+5,354 mi
- 24/02/200996,519 mi+2,479 mi
- 24/02/201098,098 mi+1,579 mi
- 22/03/201199,041 mi+943 mi
- 23/03/2012101,923 mi+2,882 mi
- 28/01/2014105,415 mi+3,492 mi
- 05/02/2016105,670 mi+255 mi
- 08/01/2021106,008 mi+338 mi
- 13/01/2021106,008 mi
- 30/12/2021107,141 mi+1,133 mi
- 31/12/2021107,144 mi+3 mi
- 10/11/2022109,441 mi+2,297 mi
- 16/10/2023114,781 mi+5,340 mi
- 16/10/2023114,781 mi
- 23/10/2024118,373 mi+3,592 mi
- 31/10/2025121,661 mi+3,288 mi
Average of roughly 2,363 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Y553 EKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y553 EKR) between June 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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