2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · W574 SFM
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2000. Recorded mileage 130,738 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,738 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1895cc
W574 SFM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2012
- 130,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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W574 SFM Mileage History
- 27/09/200685,286 mi
- 15/09/200789,493 mi+4,207 mi
- 01/10/200894,142 mi+4,649 mi
- 17/09/200997,517 mi+3,375 mi
- 23/09/200997,517 mi
- 16/09/201099,631 mi+2,114 mi
- 28/09/2011112,308 mi+12,677 mi
- 02/10/2012130,738 mi+18,430 mi
- 02/10/2012130,738 mi
Average of roughly 7,556 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
W574 SFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W574 SFM) between September 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2012 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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