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200 CLA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,907 mi
Last recorded74,907 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 CLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning

Fail 27 Apr 2026 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning

Pass 7 May 2025 74,443 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning

Pass 8 May 2024 73,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle/differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 73,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle/differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 70,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 70,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 69,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2021 65,710 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 63,049 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 63,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side reapeters (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

all rear drive shaft cv boots perishing

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 59,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side reapeters (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

all rear drive shaft cv boots perishing

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 59,098 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

Fail 1 May 2018 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,945 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 52,140 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,598 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,104 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 45,098 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,163 miles

front number plate delaminating

offside front tyre near wear limit

Pass 9 May 2008 35,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,393 miles

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

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

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

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

different tyres fitted front & rear

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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200 CLA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 200 CLA, 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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200 CLA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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