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C5 RAU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,084 mi
Last recorded124,084 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 124,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 124,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 121,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 119,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 116,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 113,576 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 110,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,128 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,887 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine udleing slightlyerratict

Pass 9 Feb 2013 104,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 100,814 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 96,810 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 84,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion has started to o/s front wheel arch but no sharp edges present

dip beam images are askew/angled and just within limit lines

front tyres are wearing on edges

parking brake efficiency is 17% and just above the minimuym requirement of 16%

rear brake discs and pads are worn close to minimum thickness and replacement will be required soon

Fail 5 May 2009 84,088 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion has started to o/s front wheel arch but no sharp edges present

dip beam images are askew/angled and just within limit lines

front tyres are wearing on edges

parking brake efficiency is 17% and just above the minimuym requirement of 16%

rear brake discs and pads are worn close to minimum thickness and replacement will be required soon

Pass 28 May 2008 72,576 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2008 72,576 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,972 miles

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

o/s handbrake reading is low compared to n/s (160/260) but efficiency is above minimum requirement

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 19 Apr 2007 58,859 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s handbrake reading is low compared to n/s (170/310) but efficiency is above minimum requirement

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,289 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 45,289 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on edges

front brake discs worn and corroded

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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C5 RAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C5 RAU, 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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C5 RAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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