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B20 PEB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 PEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main steel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,888 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 94,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,948 miles

Chip in windscreen outside of swept area

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,830 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,612 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,176 miles

Engine undertray fitted

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,033 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,725 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on both edges (2.0mm) and offside front tyre perishing slightly

nearside front passenger belt slow to return

offside rear metal brake pipe into rubber hose corroded slightly

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,113 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 57,108 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 57,107 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 57,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,323 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 43,871 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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B20 PEB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B20 PEB, 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 B20 PEB registered?

B20 PEB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is B20 PEB safe to buy?

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