2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · W54 LAH
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 131,142 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/02/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2494cc
W54 LAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2026
- 131,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W54 LAH Mileage History
- 02/02/2022126,623 mi
- 01/02/2023128,009 mi+1,386 mi
- 30/01/2024129,099 mi+1,090 mi
- 01/02/2025130,295 mi+1,196 mi
- 30/01/2026131,142 mi+847 mi
Average of roughly 1,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W54 LAH 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 (W54 LAH) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corrode with i”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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