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B11 ETE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 ETE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2010 109,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,152 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,867 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 70,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,851 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 70,851 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,141 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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B11 ETE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B11 ETE, 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

How do I check the history of B11 ETE?

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What year was B11 ETE registered?

B11 ETE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is B11 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 ETE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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