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C5 DWR

2000 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,076 mi
Last recorded46,076 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW M378,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DWR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 46,076 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 46,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 46,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 45,911 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 45,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,528 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 45,419 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 45,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,581 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 44,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 41,989 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 41,213 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 41,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 38,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,813 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 31,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 29,825 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,805 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 28,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,911 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 25,911 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,923 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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C5 DWR is a 2000 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,081 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 DWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C5 DWR is a 2000 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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