2000 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · 17 RR
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 115,965 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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17 RR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 115,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
17 RR 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 (17 RR) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
17 RR Mileage History
- 07/12/2023110,739 mi
- 07/12/2023110,739 mi
- 06/12/2024113,865 mi+3,126 mi
- 05/12/2025115,850 mi+1,985 mi
- 23/12/2025115,965 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 2,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
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