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273X898

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,188 mi
Last recorded36,188 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273X898
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 35,098 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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273X898 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 273X898, 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 273X898 registered?

273X898 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is 273X898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 273X898 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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