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2000 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · C5 DWR

C5 DWR

2000 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 46,076 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2000 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
46,076 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2000
Engine
3201cc
Mechanical Assessment

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A generally stable record of roadworthiness is interrupted only by a brief electronic failure in late 2025. The most recent test on 2025-12-05 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure on 2025-11-21 due to a major defect regarding an anti-lock braking system warning lamp. Aside from this specific event, the vehicle has passed its tests in 2022, 2023, and 2024 without any recorded defects or advisories. The recorded mileage of 46,076 miles is notably low for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 1,772 miles per year over 26 years. This usage pattern indicates the vehicle has likely spent significant periods stationary or has been used very sparingly. Mechanically, this results in minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, but it necessitates a physical inspection of rubber components and seals to ensure they have not perished due to inactivity. The recent ABS fault is the primary point of mechanical interest for a prospective buyer. During a test drive, verify that the ABS warning light remains extinguished and that the brake pedal feel is consistent without any unusual pulsations or hardness. Any lack of modulation during deceleration or unexpected steering pull under braking should be noted as potential indicators of an unresolved issue with the ABS sensors or control module.
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C5 DWR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
  • 46,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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C5 DWR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 00:16
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW M3 (C5 DWR) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

C5 DWR Mileage History

  1. 25/11/202245,813 mi
  2. 20/11/202345,911 mi+98 mi
  3. 19/11/202446,017 mi+106 mi
  4. 21/11/202546,057 mi+40 mi
  5. 05/12/202546,076 mi+19 mi

Average of roughly 87 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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