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CWC 111

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,550 mi
Last recorded81,550 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWC 111
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,399 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 81,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,354 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 81,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,014 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 81,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,718 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,500 miles

advise slight cut in o/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 15 Oct 2011 80,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 79,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 78,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,154 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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CWC 111 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CWC 111, 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 CWC 111 registered?

CWC 111 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is CWC 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWC 111 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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