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B7 GCC

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,279 mi
Last recorded87,279 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 GCC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,279 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 87,270 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,339 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,339 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013
Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,715 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,004 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,501 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,251 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 23,037 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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B7 GCC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B7 GCC, 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 B7 GCC registered?

B7 GCC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is B7 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 GCC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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