2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · W136 GYX
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 129,172 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2011. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
W136 GYX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2010
- 129,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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W136 GYX Mileage History
- 17/01/200687,974 mi
- 20/01/200688,043 mi+69 mi
- 21/08/200691,475 mi+3,432 mi
- 17/07/2008106,402 mi+14,927 mi
- 21/07/2008106,403 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/2009116,688 mi+10,285 mi
- 23/07/2009116,688 mi
- 13/10/2010129,172 mi+12,484 mi
- 15/10/2010129,172 mi
Average of roughly 8,688 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
W136 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W136 GYX) between January 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
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