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C11 ATL

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,149 mi
Last recorded169,149 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 ATL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 165,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 160,731 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat tilt not operational

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 160,731 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat tilt not operational

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 155,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 151,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 147,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 142,945 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 138,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 133,494 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 133,493 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 128,399 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 128,379 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 122,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 117,496 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 117,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 112,870 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 112,870 miles

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

offside rear tyre has side wall cut,not to the cord. †park brake 17% pass (min 16%)

Pass 3 May 2006 108,120 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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C11 ATL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 C11 ATL, 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 C11 ATL registered?

C11 ATL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is C11 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 ATL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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