2000 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W404 BKM
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2000. Recorded mileage 160,347 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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W404 BKM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2022
- 160,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W404 BKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W404 BKM) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
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