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E20 MOE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,173 mi
Last recorded74,173 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 MOE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,318 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)

both front front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front wiper blade worn/split

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,659 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

slight bind from rear brakes.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,117 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,316 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,312 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,998 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 28,998 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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E20 MOE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E20 MOE, 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 E20 MOE registered?

E20 MOE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is E20 MOE safe to buy?

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