2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · W392 AEP
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 181,920 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,920 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.
W392 AEP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2017
- 181,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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W392 AEP Mileage History
- 28/04/200661,717 mi
- 23/04/200769,004 mi+7,287 mi
- 27/04/200876,680 mi+7,676 mi
- 29/04/200985,486 mi+8,806 mi
- 29/04/200985,486 mi
- 29/04/201093,158 mi+7,672 mi
- 17/05/201197,707 mi+4,549 mi
- 19/05/201197,707 mi
- 14/09/2012110,585 mi+12,878 mi
- 17/09/2012110,586 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/2013116,162 mi+5,576 mi
- 20/08/2013116,162 mi
- 15/09/2014123,756 mi+7,594 mi
- 15/09/2014123,756 mi
- 26/06/2015127,784 mi+4,028 mi
- 26/06/2015127,784 mi
- 27/06/2016131,048 mi+3,264 mi
- 28/06/2016131,068 mi+20 mi
- 27/06/2017133,407 mi+2,339 mi
- 29/06/2017181,920 mi+48,513 mi
Average of roughly 10,760 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
W392 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W392 AEP) between April 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”; “Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)”; “Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)”.
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