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A15 RRY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,989 mi
Last recorded157,989 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RRY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 157,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 157,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 154,202 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 154,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 149,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2013 149,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 143,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 142,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 137,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs scored

Fail 28 Jul 2011 137,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs scored

Pass 15 Apr 2010 131,207 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 131,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 125,744 miles

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge worn unevenly , o/s/f anti roll bar link boots split , front brake pads worn low , n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge , screw in n/s/r tyre/low pressure

rear brake discs corroded/worn , o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm tread , rear coil springs heavily corroded , kerb damage to alloy rims , outer sills covered in ,plastic trim

slight smear from wipers , park brake travel high , engine oil level over filled , brake fluid level low , play to front wishbone rear bushes , front brake discs worn , exhaust system heavily corroded , surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2009 125,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge worn unevenly , o/s/f anti roll bar link boots split , front brake pads worn low , n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge , screw in n/s/r tyre/low pressure

rear brake discs corroded/worn , o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm tread , rear coil springs heavily corroded , kerb damage to alloy rims , outer sills covered in ,plastic trim

slight smear from wipers , park brake travel high , engine oil level over filled , brake fluid level low , play to front wishbone rear bushes , front brake discs worn , exhaust system heavily corroded , surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2008 119,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high. dents in o/s/f wheel arch/wing o/s/f tyre stepping on inner tread. slight play in both front wishbone bushes.

slight damage to alloy wheels. surface corrosion to brake pipes. rear coil springs corroded. o/s/r bumper insecure.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 119,751 miles

handbrake travel high. dents in o/s/f wheel arch/wing o/s/f tyre stepping on inner tread. slight play in both front wishbone bushes.

slight damage to alloy wheels. surface corrosion to brake pipes. rear coil springs corroded. o/s/r bumper insecure.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 113,717 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 113,717 miles

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

** 225/45/zr17 good year egale f1 **

rear coil springs heavely corroded †front brake pads wearing low †rear brake discs worn/corroded/pitted †park brake travel high

Pass 22 Nov 2005 103,869 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 103,845 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to various brake pipes †brake hoses perished †borderline wear to osf tyre †os outer door handle very difficult to operate †os fuel pump/tank cover tray damaged & insecure †rear silencer welded joints cracked but gas tight †

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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A15 RRY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A15 RRY, 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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A15 RRY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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