2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V517 FDV
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2000. Recorded mileage 189,000 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- 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
- 1895cc
V517 FDV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 189,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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V517 FDV Mileage History
- 28/04/2006136,427 mi
- 13/06/2007148,329 mi+11,902 mi
- 27/11/2008161,322 mi+12,993 mi
- 01/12/2008161,323 mi+1 mi
- 01/03/2013167,066 mi+5,743 mi
- 15/03/2013167,066 mi
- 13/05/2014172,732 mi+5,666 mi
- 14/05/2014172,736 mi+4 mi
- 29/05/2015177,463 mi+4,727 mi
- 29/05/2015177,464 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2016181,188 mi+3,724 mi
- 22/08/2017183,427 mi+2,239 mi
- 25/08/2017183,433 mi+6 mi
- 24/10/2018184,983 mi+1,550 mi
- 24/10/2018184,983 mi
- 22/10/2019185,861 mi+878 mi
- 22/10/2019185,861 mi
- 30/10/2020186,281 mi+420 mi
- 01/11/2021186,725 mi+444 mi
- 14/12/2022187,961 mi+1,236 mi
- 11/12/2023188,353 mi+392 mi
- 05/12/2024188,939 mi+586 mi
- 18/12/2024189,000 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 2,820 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
V517 FDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (V517 FDV) between April 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2024 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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