2000 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W361 HSO
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 134,690 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2000cc
W361 HSO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2011
- 134,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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W361 HSO Mileage History
- 14/02/200676,482 mi
- 16/02/200676,485 mi+3 mi
- 05/02/200785,782 mi+9,297 mi
- 06/02/200785,782 mi
- 12/03/200894,751 mi+8,969 mi
- 05/03/2009100,875 mi+6,124 mi
- 06/03/2009100,875 mi
- 25/02/2010104,884 mi+4,009 mi
- 24/11/2010110,616 mi+5,732 mi
- 15/11/2011134,690 mi+24,074 mi
Average of roughly 10,123 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
W361 HSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W361 HSO) between February 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2011 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 (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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