2000 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · X825 KPY
2000 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 148,710 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 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 13 May 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
X825 KPY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2016
- 148,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X825 KPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (X825 KPY) between April 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2016 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 (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
X825 KPY Mileage History
- 13/04/200670,620 mi
- 09/01/200785,338 mi+14,718 mi
- 12/02/200894,295 mi+8,957 mi
- 02/07/2009104,275 mi+9,980 mi
- 03/07/2009104,279 mi+4 mi
- 21/06/2010109,148 mi+4,869 mi
- 22/06/2010109,154 mi+6 mi
- 23/06/2011114,571 mi+5,417 mi
- 14/03/2012119,189 mi+4,618 mi
- 05/03/2013127,618 mi+8,429 mi
- 04/04/201436,533 mi-91,085 mi
- 06/05/2015145,123 mi+108,590 mi
- 08/05/2015145,123 mi
- 05/05/2016148,698 mi+3,575 mi
- 14/05/2016148,710 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 7,742 miles per year across 15 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
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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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
The variable valve timing unit (single VANOS on M50TU/M52, dual on M52TU) suffers from Buna-N O-ring hardening and bearing axial play, leading to loss of low-end torque and a noisy marble-in-a-tin-can rattle.
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