2001 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y975 ACS
2001 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 116,852 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2979cc
Y975 ACS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 116,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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Y975 ACS Mileage History
- 12/10/2021111,167 mi
- 12/10/2021111,167 mi
- 03/10/2022113,675 mi+2,508 mi
- 12/10/2023116,852 mi+3,177 mi
- 12/10/2023116,852 mi
Average of roughly 2,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y975 ACS 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 (Y975 ACS) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 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 (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working both not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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