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AHZ 418

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

108,092 mi
Last recorded108,092 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 418
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 108,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 107,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat mounting to floor corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,047 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,775 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 101,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,931 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 97,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,418 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 96,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,708 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 94,691 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,103 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,115 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,378 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 87,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,907 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 83,907 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,935 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 73,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,908 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,908 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,155 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 56,521 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 56,521 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,362 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 48,345 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,887 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 43,827 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 37,465 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 31,145 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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AHZ 418 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 AHZ 418, 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 AHZ 418 registered?

AHZ 418 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is AHZ 418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 418 shows 37 tests with a 56.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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