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C13 JVB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,624 mi
Last recorded176,624 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 JVB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 176,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Warning lamp indicates an SRS fault

Pass 14 Jul 2010 167,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 156,265 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 146,604 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 146,604 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 137,020 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 137,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 125,706 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 113,911 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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C13 JVB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C13 JVB, 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 C13 JVB registered?

C13 JVB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is C13 JVB safe to buy?

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