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B12 VFF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,555 mi
Last recorded158,555 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 VFF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 158,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

airbag light on

exhaust bracket broken

offside front fog light inop

offside rear bump stop split

Fail 5 Mar 2013 158,552 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside rear bump stop split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

airbag light on

exhaust bracket broken

offside front fog light inop

Pass 17 Feb 2012 154,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

airbag light on

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

offside rear bump stop split in two

Fail 17 Feb 2012 154,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

airbag light on

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

offside rear bump stop split in two

Pass 1 Mar 2011 150,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 150,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 144,829 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)

both auxilary belts cracked / worn

chunks of rubber missing on nearside front tyre but no damage deep enough to reach cords

small stone chips in windscreen

sveral oil leaks around engine

Pass 12 Mar 2009 136,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxbelt for power steering and alternator cracked/worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Mar 2009 136,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxbelt for power steering and alternator cracked/worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Feb 2008 128,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 121,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 111,325 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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B12 VFF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B12 VFF, 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 B12 VFF registered?

B12 VFF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is B12 VFF safe to buy?

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