2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · W79 DME
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 150,146 miles. MOT valid until 28/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,146 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
W79 DME Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 150,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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W79 DME Mileage History
- 02/03/200671,575 mi
- 06/03/200671,642 mi+67 mi
- 10/03/200778,253 mi+6,611 mi
- 09/02/200884,653 mi+6,400 mi
- 31/01/200987,339 mi+2,686 mi
- 03/02/201089,568 mi+2,229 mi
- 07/02/201191,126 mi+1,558 mi
- 07/02/201294,608 mi+3,482 mi
- 07/02/201294,608 mi
- 06/02/201396,284 mi+1,676 mi
- 06/02/201496,926 mi+642 mi
- 16/02/201597,522 mi+596 mi
- 15/02/201697,974 mi+452 mi
- 23/02/201799,272 mi+1,298 mi
- 23/02/201799,272 mi
- 22/02/2018101,084 mi+1,812 mi
- 22/02/2018101,084 mi
- 22/02/2019103,281 mi+2,197 mi
- 22/02/2019103,281 mi
- 21/02/2020104,937 mi+1,656 mi
- 24/02/2021106,311 mi+1,374 mi
- 22/02/2022107,177 mi+866 mi
- 01/03/2022107,197 mi+20 mi
- 15/02/2023108,486 mi+1,289 mi
- 07/02/2024109,979 mi+1,493 mi
- 18/02/2025148,881 mi+38,902 mi
- 24/02/2026150,146 mi+1,265 mi
- 24/02/2026150,146 mi
Average of roughly 3,932 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
W79 DME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W79 DME) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Brake performance not tested Due to brake hoses don't want to cause more damage (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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