2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 200 CLA
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2000. Recorded mileage 74,907 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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200 CLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 74,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
200 CLA 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 (200 CLA) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 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), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
200 CLA Mileage History
- 08/05/202473,455 mi
- 08/05/202473,455 mi
- 07/05/202574,443 mi+988 mi
- 27/04/202674,907 mi+464 mi
- 27/04/202674,907 mi
Average of roughly 737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
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- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
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