2000 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · W79 GYX
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 77,126 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
W79 GYX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2017
- 77,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W79 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W79 GYX) between July 2006 and November 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
W79 GYX Mileage History
- 11/07/200631,146 mi
- 20/07/200732,858 mi+1,712 mi
- 18/07/200836,772 mi+3,914 mi
- 21/07/200836,772 mi
- 06/08/200938,996 mi+2,224 mi
- 30/07/201044,035 mi+5,039 mi
- 06/07/201148,199 mi+4,164 mi
- 13/08/201252,107 mi+3,908 mi
- 13/08/201252,107 mi
- 07/06/201353,946 mi+1,839 mi
- 11/06/201353,946 mi
- 16/07/201458,248 mi+4,302 mi
- 16/07/201458,248 mi
- 17/07/201559,703 mi+1,455 mi
- 17/07/201559,703 mi
- 20/06/201667,754 mi+8,051 mi
- 20/06/201667,754 mi
- 11/11/201777,126 mi+9,372 mi
Average of roughly 4,056 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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