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A1 KCJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KCJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 94,061 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 93,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 93,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 92,642 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 92,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 90,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2023 90,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 87,771 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 85,977 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 84,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 83,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,480 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

O/S/F brake caliper sticking slightly but functions as intended

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

O/S/F brake caliper sticking slightly but functions as intended

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,081 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 69,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 69,338 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,592 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 66,592 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,353 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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A1 KCJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A1 KCJ, 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 A1 KCJ registered?

A1 KCJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is A1 KCJ safe to buy?

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