2000 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · W596 AVE
2000 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2000. Recorded mileage 114,358 miles. MOT valid until 17/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2979cc
W596 AVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 114,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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W596 AVE Mileage History
- 09/06/2023112,932 mi
- 17/06/2024113,011 mi+79 mi
- 19/06/2025113,636 mi+625 mi
- 15/06/2026114,357 mi+721 mi
- 18/06/2026114,358 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W596 AVE 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 2000 BMW 3 Series (W596 AVE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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