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C11 BMW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,889 mi
Last recorded43,889 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 43,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,598 miles

Bonnet second release mechanism stiff.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,546 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,513 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2012 39,420 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,208 miles

bonnet safty catch seized

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,551 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,551 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 15,043 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 15,043 miles

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

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 BMW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BMW, 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 C11 BMW registered?

C11 BMW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is C11 BMW safe to buy?

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