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A10 POJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,262 mi
Last recorded116,262 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 POJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,262 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement quite a bit of wear but not ecessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball bad but not excessive but recommend replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 116,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush to body excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement quite a bit of wear but not ecessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball bad but not excessive but recommend replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,927 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 112,924 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Alloy wheel damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2016 110,926 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 110,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 108,572 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 108,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 105,609 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 103,642 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 99,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,530 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 91,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 91,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 83,823 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 83,823 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,761 miles

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

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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A10 POJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A10 POJ, 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 A10 POJ registered?

A10 POJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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