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A4 JXO

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,820 mi
Last recorded158,820 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JXO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 158,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 146,960 miles

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

airbag light on dash

brakepad warning light on dash

engine light on dash

nearside rear tyre just above wear bars

offside rear tyre has run flat damage on sidewalls

Fail 14 Aug 2012 146,868 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

slight play in rear diff bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2011 141,970 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 141,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s mirror missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 137,792 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Gearbox oil leak

MIL indicator on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle tax expired april 2010

Fail 5 Aug 2010 137,770 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Gearbox oil leak

MIL indicator on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle tax expired april 2010

Pass 3 Aug 2009 125,751 miles

covered sills / cover under engine

Fail 28 Jul 2009 125,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

covered sills / cover under engine

Pass 28 Jul 2008 114,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 99,184 miles

n/s headlamp aim on top limit

Pass 19 May 2006 79,493 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2006 79,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

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A4 JXO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A4 JXO, 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 A4 JXO registered?

A4 JXO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is A4 JXO safe to buy?

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