2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · W577 BNA
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 136,812 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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W577 BNA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2021
- 136,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W577 BNA 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 (W577 BNA) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W577 BNA Mileage History
- 04/11/2021136,792 mi
- 09/11/2021136,812 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,442 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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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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