2000 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · W141 EJO
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 140,164 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,164 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.
W141 EJO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2022
- 140,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 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: Poor
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W141 EJO Mileage History
- 07/03/200650,253 mi
- 06/03/200757,539 mi+7,286 mi
- 07/03/200865,769 mi+8,230 mi
- 05/03/200972,569 mi+6,800 mi
- 05/03/200972,569 mi
- 16/02/201079,490 mi+6,921 mi
- 01/03/201186,010 mi+6,520 mi
- 14/11/201289,997 mi+3,987 mi
- 19/11/201290,047 mi+50 mi
- 30/09/201397,005 mi+6,958 mi
- 08/09/2014102,906 mi+5,901 mi
- 12/09/2014102,941 mi+35 mi
- 19/09/2015106,458 mi+3,517 mi
- 16/09/2016110,291 mi+3,833 mi
- 12/09/2017114,462 mi+4,171 mi
- 18/09/2017114,501 mi+39 mi
- 02/10/2018118,784 mi+4,283 mi
- 04/10/2018118,784 mi
- 03/08/2020128,396 mi+9,612 mi
- 30/06/2021133,518 mi+5,122 mi
- 05/07/2021133,527 mi+9 mi
- 25/07/2022140,164 mi+6,637 mi
- 25/07/2022140,164 mi
Average of roughly 5,488 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
W141 EJO 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 (W141 EJO) between March 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”.
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