2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X523 ACH
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 141,268 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2016. 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 23 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,268 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.
X523 ACH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2015
- 141,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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X523 ACH Mileage History
- 26/11/2005100,410 mi
- 25/11/2006113,656 mi+13,246 mi
- 25/11/2006113,656 mi
- 08/12/2007122,894 mi+9,238 mi
- 08/12/2007122,894 mi
- 29/11/2008134,235 mi+11,341 mi
- 29/11/2008134,235 mi
- 13/07/2012135,678 mi+1,443 mi
- 20/07/2012135,678 mi
- 19/07/2014135,500 mi-178 mi
- 19/07/2014135,500 mi
- 24/07/2015141,268 mi+5,768 mi
Average of roughly 4,231 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X523 ACH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (X523 ACH) between November 2005 and July 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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