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C12 AJH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,905 mi
Last recorded124,905 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 AJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 124,905 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 124,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 124,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 123,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 122,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,353 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,184 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in nearside front indicator

front kidney grills slightly insecure

oil light on

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,080 miles

Nearside rear shock dusty cover is insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,916 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside parking brake effort slightly lower than offside

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,416 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,608 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 94,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,271 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 87,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 87,161 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,782 miles

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C12 AJH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 C12 AJH, 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 C12 AJH registered?

C12 AJH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is C12 AJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 AJH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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