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C6 BGB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BGB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,799 miles

secondary bonnet catch stiff

both front tyres perished but cords not visable

Fail 9 Jul 2016 92,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

secondary bonnet catch stiff

both front tyres perished but cords not visable

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,053 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 86,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,570 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 74,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,429 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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C6 BGB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C6 BGB, 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 C6 BGB registered?

C6 BGB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is C6 BGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 BGB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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