2000 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · W315 AEP
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 158,645 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
W315 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 158,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W315 AEP 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 (W315 AEP) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
W315 AEP Mileage History
- 30/06/2022142,568 mi
- 13/07/2022142,575 mi+7 mi
- 12/06/2023148,255 mi+5,680 mi
- 10/07/2024158,640 mi+10,385 mi
- 12/07/2024158,645 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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