MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
secured with cable ties
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
secured with cable ties
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
engine management light on
n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn low on inner edges
poor pattern n/s dip headlight
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
engine management light on
n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn low on inner edges
poor pattern n/s dip headlight
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s bonnet grill loose,poor patterns both dip headlights
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s bonnet grill loose,poor patterns both dip headlights
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
cut in offside rear tyre wall
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
cut in offside rear tyre wall
fuel tank insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B3 DHF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 B3 DHF, 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 B3 DHF registered?
B3 DHF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2000.
Is B3 DHF safe to buy?
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