2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X546 BDK
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 61,908 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X546 BDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 61,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X546 BDK 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 (X546 BDK) between September 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
X546 BDK Mileage History
- 06/09/202349,101 mi
- 18/07/202449,120 mi+19 mi
- 19/07/202449,121 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/202554,171 mi+5,050 mi
- 30/06/202661,908 mi+7,737 mi
Average of roughly 4,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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