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A13 NSW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,363 mi
Last recorded82,363 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NSW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,363 miles

handbrake travel high

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 82,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NSF side and indicator fault (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF + cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR + severe cut in tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

OSF seat belt requires some assistance to retract

Unable to carry out full inspection due to the fitment of under body trims

brake warning light on

engine oil leak

engine warning light on

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,490 miles

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

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

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

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

battery light on.

engine light on.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 78,487 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery light on.

engine light on.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,388 miles

OSR inner tyre wall damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2013 74,388 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSR inner tyre wall damaged

brake warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,745 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 68,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,062 miles

o/s seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,728 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 59,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,494 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,671 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,671 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,519 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 NSW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A13 NSW, 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 NSW registered?

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

Is A13 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 NSW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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