2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · X699 RJX
2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 111,444 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2018. Currently declared SORN. 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 15 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
X699 RJX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2017
- 111,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X699 RJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (X699 RJX) between July 2006 and January 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2017 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
X699 RJX Mileage History
- 01/07/200641,190 mi
- 01/08/200748,062 mi+6,872 mi
- 02/08/200748,062 mi
- 02/08/200748,062 mi
- 23/08/200855,825 mi+7,763 mi
- 26/08/200855,830 mi+5 mi
- 05/09/200963,209 mi+7,379 mi
- 14/09/201069,788 mi+6,579 mi
- 23/09/201069,885 mi+97 mi
- 05/03/201281,313 mi+11,428 mi
- 02/08/201386,290 mi+4,977 mi
- 14/12/201389,126 mi+2,836 mi
- 11/12/201494,606 mi+5,480 mi
- 07/01/2016102,482 mi+7,876 mi
- 16/01/2017111,444 mi+8,962 mi
- 16/01/2017111,444 mi
Average of roughly 6,661 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
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