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C1 SWP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,415 mi
Last recorded144,415 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SWP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 144,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,212 miles

Has an oil leak.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 141,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 138,929 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox has slight oil leak.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 136,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake warning light is staying on.

centre prop shaft has slight play.

rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 125,464 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 125,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shields loose and rattling

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 121,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 117,447 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 117,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 107,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 91,054 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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C1 SWP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SWP, 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 C1 SWP registered?

C1 SWP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is C1 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 SWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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