2000 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · X226 GKX
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2000. Recorded mileage 130,201 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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
- 2171cc
X226 GKX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2015
- 130,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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X226 GKX Mileage History
- 07/09/200559,202 mi
- 04/09/200671,765 mi+12,563 mi
- 05/09/200671,765 mi
- 05/09/200781,727 mi+9,962 mi
- 05/09/200781,727 mi
- 27/08/200893,808 mi+12,081 mi
- 08/09/2009102,244 mi+8,436 mi
- 13/09/2010106,663 mi+4,419 mi
- 19/08/2011110,102 mi+3,439 mi
- 28/08/2012114,191 mi+4,089 mi
- 15/08/2013118,524 mi+4,333 mi
- 11/08/2014123,406 mi+4,882 mi
- 29/07/2015130,201 mi+6,795 mi
Average of roughly 7,179 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
X226 GKX 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 (X226 GKX) between September 2005 and July 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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