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B3 JRN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,900 mi
Last recorded28,900 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JRN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 28,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 28,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 28,173 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 28,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 27,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,247 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 18,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

nearside front tyre has age cracking

offside front tyre has age cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2014 16,336 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut to sidewall

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,482 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 12,482 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 11,595 miles

rear number plate letter dividing gap is greater when compaired to front registraition plate

Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 9,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 8,760 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 8,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 7,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 7,242 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 JRN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B3 JRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 JRN registered?

B3 JRN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is B3 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 JRN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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