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B6 LRU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,256 mi
Last recorded99,256 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LRU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 99,256 miles

Offside Front Lower floor corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2025 97,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 97,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,346 miles

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

corrosion on all 4 jacking points. not prescribed area

Fail 15 Jul 2024 94,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on all 4 jacking points. not prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2023 94,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front floor corroded, not in prescribed area

rear jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 93,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded junction to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 86,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,989 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 75,460 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,673 miles

Advise rear exhaust rubber split but still surporting system at time of test

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise O/S/R wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,673 miles

Advise rear exhaust rubber split but still surporting system at time of test

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise O/S/R wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,308 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 54,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,169 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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B6 LRU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B6 LRU, 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 B6 LRU registered?

B6 LRU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is B6 LRU safe to buy?

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