2000 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · J222 GLE
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 173,855 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2015. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- 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.
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J222 GLE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2014
- 173,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J222 GLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (J222 GLE) between April 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2014 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
J222 GLE Mileage History
- 26/04/2006117,251 mi
- 03/05/2007124,932 mi+7,681 mi
- 04/05/2007124,945 mi+13 mi
- 01/07/2008139,891 mi+14,946 mi
- 01/07/2008139,891 mi
- 02/07/2009151,022 mi+11,131 mi
- 22/06/2010153,051 mi+2,029 mi
- 02/07/2011163,809 mi+10,758 mi
- 17/04/2012168,221 mi+4,412 mi
- 13/04/2013169,358 mi+1,137 mi
- 26/03/2014173,855 mi+4,497 mi
Average of roughly 7,152 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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