MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,534 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both headlamp dip beam patterns slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner steering rack has slight play.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Both headlamp dip beam patterns slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner steering rack has slight play.
Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode
HID headlamp bulbs fitted but vehicle not fitted with headlamp auto levelling system
Very slight play in offside front lower suspension arm inner forward joint
Weak image from headlamps
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Very slight play in offside front lower suspension arm inner forward joint
Weak image from headlamps
brake pipes to both rear flexes starting to corrode
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front brake pad warning wire has rubbed on wheel
offside front tyre pressure low
slight play in offside front suspension arm, front inner joint
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wall scuffed
o/s wiper worn
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DBZ 9980 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DBZ 9980, 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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What year was DBZ 9980 registered?
DBZ 9980 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 2000.
Is DBZ 9980 safe to buy?
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