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BRZ 8558

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 8558
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,486 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

Fail 23 Feb 2018 114,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at joint) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,014 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,941 miles

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 104,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,521 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Fail 20 Jan 2015 102,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,065 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 98,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,755 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 96,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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BRZ 8558 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BRZ 8558, 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 BRZ 8558 registered?

BRZ 8558 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is BRZ 8558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 8558 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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