2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X686 BHE
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 113,671 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2015. 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 28 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Feb 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,671 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
X686 BHE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2014
- 113,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X686 BHE 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 (X686 BHE) between October 2005 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2014 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
X686 BHE Mileage History
- 21/10/200551,080 mi
- 20/10/200659,838 mi+8,758 mi
- 24/10/200769,247 mi+9,409 mi
- 02/11/200769,455 mi+208 mi
- 23/10/200876,643 mi+7,188 mi
- 07/11/200876,837 mi+194 mi
- 17/10/200982,609 mi+5,772 mi
- 27/10/201087,900 mi+5,291 mi
- 27/10/201087,900 mi
- 05/11/2011101,959 mi+14,059 mi
- 03/11/2012108,871 mi+6,912 mi
- 20/09/2014113,671 mi+4,800 mi
- 29/09/2014113,671 mi
Average of roughly 7,001 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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