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A8 GKH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,659 mi
Last recorded69,659 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GKH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 69,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside ; Bald on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 66,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,335 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,111 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear lamp lenses coming loose

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly worn.

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

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 46,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly worn.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,065 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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A8 GKH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A8 GKH, 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 A8 GKH registered?

A8 GKH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is A8 GKH safe to buy?

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