2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · X465 DBL
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 82,615 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
X465 DBL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 82,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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X465 DBL Mileage History
- 10/12/200532,812 mi
- 09/12/200633,827 mi+1,015 mi
- 08/12/200735,498 mi+1,671 mi
- 08/12/200735,498 mi
- 20/12/200836,215 mi+717 mi
- 11/12/200937,241 mi+1,026 mi
- 14/12/200937,241 mi
- 11/12/201038,030 mi+789 mi
- 02/12/201138,687 mi+657 mi
- 07/12/201239,882 mi+1,195 mi
- 13/12/201341,280 mi+1,398 mi
- 05/12/201441,806 mi+526 mi
- 14/12/201542,731 mi+925 mi
- 05/12/201644,076 mi+1,345 mi
- 12/12/201745,797 mi+1,721 mi
- 24/12/201847,146 mi+1,349 mi
- 24/12/201847,146 mi
- 09/12/201948,544 mi+1,398 mi
- 01/12/202049,060 mi+516 mi
- 02/07/202149,335 mi+275 mi
- 11/07/202255,515 mi+6,180 mi
- 15/07/202255,516 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/202364,488 mi+8,972 mi
- 12/07/202474,313 mi+9,825 mi
- 16/07/202582,615 mi+8,302 mi
Average of roughly 2,541 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
X465 DBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (X465 DBL) between December 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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