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CDZ 362

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,266 mi
Last recorded158,266 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 362
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 150,222 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 150,221 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 132,504 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 132,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 131,153 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing

engine oil leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2016 131,153 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing

engine oil leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 130,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,737 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 124,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 124,602 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,475 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 118,295 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 84,225 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 73,385 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CDZ 362 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDZ 362, 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 CDZ 362 registered?

CDZ 362 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is CDZ 362 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 362 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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