2000 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · W76 SAV
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 101,514 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2009. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- 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.
W76 SAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2007
- 101,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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
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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W76 SAV Mileage History
- 17/05/200678,914 mi
- 18/05/200678,987 mi+73 mi
- 19/05/200678,987 mi
- 07/06/2007101,514 mi+22,527 mi
- 11/06/2007101,514 mi
Average of roughly 21,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W76 SAV 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 (W76 SAV) between May 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2007 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 (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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