2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y942 EEC
2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2001. Recorded mileage 108,648 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y942 EEC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/11/2023
- 108,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y942 EEC 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 (Y942 EEC) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Y942 EEC Mileage History
- 18/11/2021102,131 mi
- 19/11/2021102,131 mi
- 24/11/2022105,705 mi+3,574 mi
- 24/11/2023108,648 mi+2,943 mi
Average of roughly 3,235 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
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
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