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A3 CKR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,546 mi
Last recorded32,546 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CKR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,546 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 32,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,525 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,417 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,640 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 21,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,282 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 20,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,276 miles

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,700 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,705 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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A3 CKR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A3 CKR, 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 A3 CKR registered?

A3 CKR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is A3 CKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CKR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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