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BMW 320A

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

20,321 mi
Last recorded20,321 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

RegistrationBMW 320A
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 20,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 20,189 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 20,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 18,856 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 18,192 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 17,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 17,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 16,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 16,392 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 15,997 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,202 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 11,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,704 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 5,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,952 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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BMW 320A is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BMW 320A, 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

How do I check the history of BMW 320A?

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What year was BMW 320A registered?

BMW 320A is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is BMW 320A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 320A shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMW 320A have outstanding finance?

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