2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · W897 WMJ
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 141,214 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 28/11/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/06/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,214 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2494cc
W897 WMJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2017
- 141,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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W897 WMJ Mileage History
- 03/10/200673,074 mi
- 11/10/200777,844 mi+4,770 mi
- 24/09/200886,479 mi+8,635 mi
- 29/09/200993,047 mi+6,568 mi
- 29/09/200993,047 mi
- 07/10/2010106,294 mi+13,247 mi
- 07/11/2011117,081 mi+10,787 mi
- 07/11/2011117,081 mi
- 17/01/2013121,540 mi+4,459 mi
- 28/01/2013121,543 mi+3 mi
- 15/05/2014126,609 mi+5,066 mi
- 15/05/2014126,609 mi
- 09/05/2015129,859 mi+3,250 mi
- 21/05/2015129,863 mi+4 mi
- 13/05/2016134,234 mi+4,371 mi
- 17/05/2016134,235 mi+1 mi
- 29/11/2017141,214 mi+6,979 mi
- 29/11/2017141,214 mi
Average of roughly 6,107 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
W897 WMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W897 WMJ) between October 2006 and November 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
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