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AHZ 7327

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

243,002 mi
Last recorded243,002 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 7327
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 243,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 226,485 miles

centre exhaust flange bolt missing but not blowing

near and offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2017 226,465 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

centre exhaust flange bolt missing but not blowing

near and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 221,530 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 221,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 213,037 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn edges

poor beam pattern o/s h/light

very long h/brake travel

Fail 1 Jul 2014 213,037 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn edges

poor beam pattern o/s h/light

Pass 2 Jul 2013 204,417 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 204,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 196,746 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 196,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 186,728 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 186,728 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 178,704 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 165,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 165,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 153,334 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 153,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 139,542 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 139,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 121,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 102,535 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 7327 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 7327, 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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AHZ 7327 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is AHZ 7327 safe to buy?

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