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BIG 4377

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,944 mi
Last recorded123,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4377
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,944 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror assembly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake efficiency only just met recommend adjust or repair.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror assembly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake efficiency only just met recommend adjust or repair.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 119,843 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 119,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 119,232 miles

Nearside rear handbrake effort lower than expected

Fail 22 May 2014 119,232 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake effort lower than expected

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

airbag warning light on

oil level low

Fail 9 Apr 2011 113,206 miles

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

oil level low

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,865 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 104,853 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2010 104,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,817 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 82,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 82,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 69,882 miles

air bag light on

Fail 20 Jan 2007 69,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 57,894 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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BIG 4377 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BIG 4377, 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 BIG 4377 registered?

BIG 4377 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is BIG 4377 safe to buy?

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