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1235 RD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1235 RD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 70,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,088 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,899 miles

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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1235 RD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1235 RD, 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.

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What year was 1235 RD registered?

1235 RD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is 1235 RD safe to buy?

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