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C1 PAU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,772 mi
Last recorded133,772 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 PAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 133,772 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wall cut and slight damage

rear shocker dust covers loose on shafts

slight play in both front anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 16 Feb 2007 110,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 87,912 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 87,912 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside 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)

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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C1 PAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C1 PAU, 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

How do I check the history of C1 PAU?

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What year was C1 PAU registered?

C1 PAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is C1 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 PAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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