2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · T3 FJN
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 128,469 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2494cc
T3 FJN Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2016
- 128,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T3 FJN Mileage History
- 20/04/200622,543 mi
- 12/03/200726,958 mi+4,415 mi
- 12/03/200726,958 mi
- 28/03/200840,919 mi+13,961 mi
- 31/03/200840,919 mi
- 27/03/200948,964 mi+8,045 mi
- 27/03/200948,964 mi
- 05/03/201056,295 mi+7,331 mi
- 31/03/201163,153 mi+6,858 mi
- 01/04/201163,153 mi
- 19/03/201270,563 mi+7,410 mi
- 21/03/201270,563 mi
- 26/03/201390,648 mi+20,085 mi
- 26/03/201390,648 mi
- 20/03/2014111,001 mi+20,353 mi
- 06/03/2015119,966 mi+8,965 mi
- 06/03/2015119,966 mi
- 31/03/2016128,469 mi+8,503 mi
- 31/03/2016128,469 mi
Average of roughly 10,649 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
T3 FJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (T3 FJN) between April 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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