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CFM 437S

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,599 mi
Last recorded62,599 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 437S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,471 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,623 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,766 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,299 miles

Front brake reaction bushes worn

Front pads wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,711 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear brake reaction bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,071 miles

front rear brake reaction bushes

ns rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,748 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 38,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,799 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,564 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,213 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 17,737 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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CFM 437S 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 100%.

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 CFM 437S, 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 CFM 437S registered?

CFM 437S is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is CFM 437S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFM 437S shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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