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D12 RFW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,020 mi
Last recorded148,020 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 RFW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 148,020 miles

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

rear axle has slight corrosion

underside has slight corrosion overall

Pass 31 May 2014 147,828 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 133,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 133,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 128,793 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 128,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 116,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,781 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 54,762 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 54,762 miles

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

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

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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D12 RFW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D12 RFW, 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 D12 RFW registered?

D12 RFW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is D12 RFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 RFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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