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A9 MXW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MXW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,618 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 94,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 89,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,189 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 83,189 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,256 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,953 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 3 Jul 2017 63,264 miles

nearside rear wheel has had weld repair carried out

Fail 3 Jul 2017 63,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear wheel has had weld repair carried out

Pass 25 Jun 2016 53,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,899 miles

offside front and nearside front brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Jul 2015 46,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front and nearside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,951 miles

slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm

Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,558 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,120 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2009 32,754 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,754 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,958 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 25,539 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 21,440 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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A9 MXW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 A9 MXW, 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 A9 MXW registered?

A9 MXW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is A9 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 MXW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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