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0324BCV

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,045 mi
Last recorded54,045 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration0324BCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,045 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 54,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear indicators showing white light

brake pad warning/handbrake light contstantly on

slight play in off side steering rack arm ball joint

ASC (traction control) light on indicating a fault

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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0324BCV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 0324BCV, 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

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What year was 0324BCV registered?

0324BCV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is 0324BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 0324BCV 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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