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DGZ 9969

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests56 (39 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,719 mi
Last recorded79,719 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 9969
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

39 pass 17 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 168,489 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 79,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 161,937 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 161,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. No cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 153,907 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 146,370 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear surface corrosion through out

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,190 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 136,707 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 136,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank mounting badly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,141 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washers slightly mis-aligned but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 79,140 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washers slightly mis-aligned but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 135,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front steering and susspension components heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,893 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 135,865 miles

eml light on

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,001 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,889 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,117 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,680 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,679 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 127,309 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 127,309 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,388 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,055 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 119,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 109,289 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,140 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 99,496 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,840 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,010 miles

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

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

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 5 Jul 2010 80,144 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 80,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,636 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from final drive unit

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 63,187 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from final drive unit

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,521 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 58,521 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,299 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 40,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,032 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

road wheel inner rims have some run out

Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,058 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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DGZ 9969 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 56 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DGZ 9969, 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 DGZ 9969 registered?

DGZ 9969 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is DGZ 9969 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 9969 shows 56 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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