2001 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · Y56 KNN
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2001. Recorded mileage 225,573 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y56 KNN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2023
- 225,573 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.
Y56 KNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y56 KNN) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y56 KNN Mileage History
- 15/03/2022218,405 mi
- 15/03/2022218,409 mi+4 mi
- 15/03/2023225,569 mi+7,160 mi
- 16/03/2023225,573 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,152 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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