2000 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V197 DKB
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2000. Recorded mileage 137,940 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/12/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2793cc
V197 DKB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2021
- 137,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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V197 DKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (V197 DKB) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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