2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · W226 GYY
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 100,761 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 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 27 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,761 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
W226 GYY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2022
- 100,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W226 GYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W226 GYY) between February 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
W226 GYY Mileage History
- 17/02/200649,044 mi
- 13/02/200752,985 mi+3,941 mi
- 18/02/200855,994 mi+3,009 mi
- 17/02/200959,589 mi+3,595 mi
- 09/02/201062,668 mi+3,079 mi
- 14/02/201165,460 mi+2,792 mi
- 28/02/201267,547 mi+2,087 mi
- 06/02/201368,963 mi+1,416 mi
- 18/02/201470,682 mi+1,719 mi
- 18/02/201470,682 mi
- 03/02/201573,071 mi+2,389 mi
- 01/02/201674,212 mi+1,141 mi
- 17/02/201775,869 mi+1,657 mi
- 21/02/201775,869 mi
- 14/02/201876,768 mi+899 mi
- 28/02/201981,064 mi+4,296 mi
- 13/02/202089,869 mi+8,805 mi
- 13/02/202089,869 mi
- 18/02/202194,492 mi+4,623 mi
- 23/02/202194,603 mi+111 mi
- 10/02/2022100,761 mi+6,158 mi
Average of roughly 3,236 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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