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A14 BDC

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

3,032 mi
Last recorded3,032 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BDC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 3,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 3,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 2,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 2,926 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 2,865 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 2,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 2,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 2,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 2,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 2,719 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 2,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

slight bind felt when turning o/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2016 2,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 2,668 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 2,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 2,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 2,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 2,586 miles

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

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

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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A14 BDC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A14 BDC, 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 A14 BDC registered?

A14 BDC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is A14 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 BDC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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