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A16 CCO

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,296 mi
Last recorded162,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 162,296 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2014 153,236 miles

play in suspension

rear brake pipes rusty

tyres poor / worn

Fail 9 Aug 2014 160,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

rear seats and safety belts removed from vehicle at time of test

slight brake judder in both rear brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2012 142,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 126,456 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 126,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 120,372 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 113,969 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 102,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 91,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 77,805 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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A16 CCO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A16 CCO, 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 A16 CCO registered?

A16 CCO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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