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D15 DWR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 DWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,335 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 86,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 84,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,996 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,009 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,278 miles

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,111 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,794 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,661 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,008 miles

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

slight bulge in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,269 miles

near side front tyre side wall has a small cut in side wall

Fail 31 Jul 2010 59,269 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 Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near side front tyre side wall has a small cut in side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 41,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 30,638 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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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D15 DWR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D15 DWR, 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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D15 DWR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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