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C14 LGS

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,204 mi
Last recorded85,204 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 LGS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has started to wear low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 85,203 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing arch (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Inner steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 79,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 79,444 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 76,612 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 76,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 73,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 73,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 71,163 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 71,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2010 69,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 65,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,303 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,002 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,141 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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C14 LGS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 C14 LGS, 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 C14 LGS registered?

C14 LGS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is C14 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 LGS shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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