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5283 RO

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,282 mi
Last recorded98,282 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5283 RO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,282 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,085 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,085 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,073 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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5283 RO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 5283 RO, 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 5283 RO registered?

5283 RO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is 5283 RO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5283 RO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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