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00C35940

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,389 mi
Last recorded172,389 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration00C35940
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 172,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff support bush worn

some cuts on nearside front tyre wall

Fail 4 Aug 2011 172,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff support bush worn

some cuts on nearside front tyre wall

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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00C35940 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 00C35940, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 00C35940?

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What year was 00C35940 registered?

00C35940 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is 00C35940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 00C35940 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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