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17 RR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,850 mi
Last recorded115,850 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 RR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 115,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR SHOCKS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,865 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,739 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 110,739 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,295 miles

No revers lights

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,367 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,834 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 100,830 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 96,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,647 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 91,645 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u clamp bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DASH CAM ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL x 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,923 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,661 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 67,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,578 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,341 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 56,341 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,823 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm wear bars

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,540 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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17 RR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 17 RR, 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 17 RR registered?

17 RR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is 17 RR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 RR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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