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B3 DHF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,863 mi
Last recorded153,863 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DHF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 153,863 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 153,839 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 139,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 139,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

secured with cable ties

Pass 30 Dec 2013 132,547 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 132,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 125,121 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 125,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 119,880 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 119,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 113,964 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,682 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,790 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cut in offside rear tyre wall

Fail 26 Nov 2008 87,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 78,747 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,200 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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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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