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A14 RPY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,775 mi
Last recorded159,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RPY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 159,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 131,922 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 131,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 123,740 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 123,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 114,397 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 114,397 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 99,761 miles

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

Offside Front 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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A14 RPY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A14 RPY, 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 A14 RPY registered?

A14 RPY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is A14 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 RPY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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