2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · W261 EFC
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2000. Recorded mileage 113,146 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
W261 EFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 113,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Average
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W261 EFC Mileage History
- 08/12/2023112,282 mi
- 12/12/2023112,284 mi+2 mi
- 10/01/2025112,391 mi+107 mi
- 07/01/2026113,123 mi+732 mi
- 26/01/2026113,146 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W261 EFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W261 EFC) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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