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A5 KGB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,064 mi
Last recorded142,064 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KGB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 142,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 135,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 129,423 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 126,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 119,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 116,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,379 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 112,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,694 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 94,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,071 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,253 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,026 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,584 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 74,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 71,557 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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A5 KGB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A5 KGB, 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 A5 KGB registered?

A5 KGB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is A5 KGB safe to buy?

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