2000 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · W840 GYX
2000 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2000. Recorded mileage 188,011 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 05/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,011 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
W840 GYX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2013
- 188,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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W840 GYX Mileage History
- 07/07/2006127,436 mi
- 11/07/2006127,447 mi+11 mi
- 05/07/2007135,880 mi+8,433 mi
- 11/07/2007135,962 mi+82 mi
- 02/07/2008146,609 mi+10,647 mi
- 03/07/2008146,609 mi
- 13/05/2010169,128 mi+22,519 mi
- 13/05/2010169,128 mi
- 01/07/2011174,059 mi+4,931 mi
- 12/06/2012180,328 mi+6,269 mi
- 12/06/2012180,328 mi
- 04/07/2013187,982 mi+7,654 mi
- 06/07/2013188,011 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 8,656 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
W840 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W840 GYX) between July 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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