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A13 NDN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NDN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,897 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,299 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 91,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,231 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint NSF & OSF (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 80,521 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front & rear (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint NSF & OSF (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 76,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 72,016 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,004 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,004 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,539 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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A13 NDN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A13 NDN, 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 A13 NDN registered?

A13 NDN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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