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DBZ 9980

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 9980
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,534 miles

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.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,531 miles

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.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,885 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

HID headlamp bulbs fitted but vehicle not fitted with headlamp auto levelling system

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,955 miles

Very slight play in offside front lower suspension arm inner forward joint

Weak image from headlamps

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,682 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 53,682 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,239 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,108 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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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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