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325 LRB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration325 LRB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,336 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 77,501 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 77,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil level low

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 74,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,171 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,022 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,002 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,285 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,494 miles

slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Pass 5 Dec 2009 33,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 33,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,185 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 28,185 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,954 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,280 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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325 LRB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 325 LRB, 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 325 LRB registered?

325 LRB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is 325 LRB safe to buy?

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