2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X548 HNV
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 141,645 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Apr 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
X548 HNV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2015
- 141,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X548 HNV 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 (X548 HNV) between September 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2015 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 (21 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)”.
X548 HNV Mileage History
- 12/09/200664,321 mi
- 28/09/200777,517 mi+13,196 mi
- 28/09/200777,517 mi
- 22/09/200890,241 mi+12,724 mi
- 26/09/200890,350 mi+109 mi
- 16/09/2009102,638 mi+12,288 mi
- 21/09/2010114,054 mi+11,416 mi
- 22/09/2010114,045 mi-9 mi
- 13/09/2011121,768 mi+7,723 mi
- 13/09/2011121,768 mi
- 15/09/2012126,191 mi+4,423 mi
- 15/09/2012126,191 mi
- 15/09/2013130,322 mi+4,131 mi
- 15/09/2013130,322 mi
- 24/09/2014136,692 mi+6,370 mi
- 24/09/2014136,692 mi
- 23/09/2015141,612 mi+4,920 mi
- 25/09/2015141,645 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 8,559 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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