2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · X79 UYW
2000 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 126,357 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2017. 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 29 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,357 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.
X79 UYW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2016
- 126,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X79 UYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (X79 UYW) between September 2005 and September 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
X79 UYW Mileage History
- 16/09/200568,987 mi
- 02/09/200675,379 mi+6,392 mi
- 01/09/200781,408 mi+6,029 mi
- 06/09/200781,123 mi-285 mi
- 01/09/200885,029 mi+3,906 mi
- 05/09/200988,393 mi+3,364 mi
- 28/08/201093,827 mi+5,434 mi
- 02/09/201093,849 mi+22 mi
- 07/09/201199,757 mi+5,908 mi
- 08/09/201199,757 mi
- 01/09/2012105,941 mi+6,184 mi
- 14/09/2013112,734 mi+6,793 mi
- 17/09/2013112,734 mi
- 24/09/2014120,168 mi+7,434 mi
- 30/09/2014120,168 mi
- 15/09/2015123,059 mi+2,891 mi
- 30/09/2016126,357 mi+3,298 mi
- 30/09/2016126,357 mi
Average of roughly 5,196 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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