2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V581 DYY
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13/01/2000. Recorded mileage 131,852 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2494cc
V581 DYY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2022
- 131,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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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V581 DYY Mileage History
- 23/06/2022131,820 mi
- 05/07/2022131,852 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 988 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
V581 DYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (V581 DYY) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 July 2022 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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