2000 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · X511 BBL
2000 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 148,236 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2979cc
X511 BBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2024
- 148,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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X511 BBL Mileage History
- 08/03/2022129,863 mi
- 11/03/2022129,881 mi+18 mi
- 11/03/2023135,409 mi+5,528 mi
- 11/03/2023135,409 mi
- 18/06/2024148,236 mi+12,827 mi
Average of roughly 8,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X511 BBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (X511 BBL) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2024 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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