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B16 ATX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,502 mi
Last recorded86,502 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ATX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,502 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 86,502 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,363 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling on wheel (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,122 miles

advise led light on rear has partial failer but less than 50%

advise near side drop link boot slight nic

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,941 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,748 miles

advise offside front tyre wear

advise wiper smear

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,570 miles

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)

advise knocking on steering

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,965 miles

advise free play in steering arm offside

advise fuel tank damp

advise near side washer poor

advise offside front wish bone arm rear bush flexing borderline

advise slight binding to rear brakes

Fail 31 Mar 2010 78,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise free play in steering arm offside

advise fuel tank damp

advise near side washer poor

advise offside front wish bone arm rear bush flexing borderline

advise slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2008 75,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side n/number plate dim

Pass 3 Nov 2007 72,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake travel Borderline

Pass 23 Oct 2006 68,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 65,752 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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B16 ATX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B16 ATX, 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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B16 ATX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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