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C3 NAB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,953 mi
Last recorded118,953 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 NAB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 118,953 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 118,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 112,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,507 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 94,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 87,228 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 87,228 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,330 miles

both left side tyres have cut marks on walls

brake pads allround very low change them hand brake left side lazy have checked out

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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C3 NAB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc 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 C3 NAB, 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

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What year was C3 NAB registered?

C3 NAB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is C3 NAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 NAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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