2000 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · W396 GYX
2000 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 57,204 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 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 22 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
W396 GYX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2022
- 57,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 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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W396 GYX Mileage History
- 24/05/202257,203 mi
- 24/05/202257,204 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,727 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
W396 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W396 GYX) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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