2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X662 XAR
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 161,625 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2017. 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 25 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Sept 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,625 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.
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X662 XAR Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2016
- 161,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X662 XAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (X662 XAR) between August 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
X662 XAR Mileage History
- 29/08/200675,872 mi
- 23/08/200791,966 mi+16,094 mi
- 28/08/2008101,232 mi+9,266 mi
- 27/08/2009110,605 mi+9,373 mi
- 28/08/2009110,606 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/2010118,090 mi+7,484 mi
- 12/09/2011127,080 mi+8,990 mi
- 13/09/2011127,080 mi
- 02/11/2012133,453 mi+6,373 mi
- 29/08/2014144,426 mi+10,973 mi
- 27/08/2015149,807 mi+5,381 mi
- 27/08/2015149,807 mi
- 26/11/2016161,625 mi+11,818 mi
Average of roughly 8,370 miles per year across 13 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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