Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2000 BMW M
Car diagnostics for the 2000 BMW M: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.4 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
- Length
- 4.80 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2000 BMW M for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
- 4 bodies this year: m3, m3 2dr sedan, m5 and m5 4dr sedan.
2000 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 4.9 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 | $5,496 |
| Dimension | M3 | M3 2dr Sedan | M5 | M5 4dr Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.80 m (189 in) | 4.35 m (171 in) | 4.80 m (189 in) | 4.72 m (186 in) |
| Width | 1.70 m (67 in) | 1.68 m (66 in) | 1.70 m (67 in) | 1.75 m (69 in) |
| Height | 1.41 m (56 in) | 1.37 m (54 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.39 m (55 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.56 m (101 in) | 2.57 m (101 in) | 2.63 m (104 in) | 2.76 m (109 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) | 1,551 kg (3,419 lb) | 1,725 kg (3,803 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2000 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (22), air bags (4) and power train (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V018000 | 2020-01-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger... |
| 17V047000 | 2017-01-20 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a... |
| 01V001000 | 2001-01-04 | tires:sidewall | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18-INCH TIRES. (18-INCH TIRES ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE M5 AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE 7-SERIES MODELS). THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE SIDEWALL OF ONE OR MORE TIRES. THE DAMAGED... |
| 00V048000 | 2000-02-17 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2000 BMW M: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 2000 BMW M, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your M and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your M, have it ready for the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the M. Under the hood: the 3.2L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
What to send us
You approve the shop's quote before any work. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
A rental while you wait
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Your move
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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