CarVerify

Free Car Check

E2 JPF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

176,507 mi
Last recorded176,507 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 JPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 176,507 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn center mounting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

hole in ns rack boot

os hand brake cable mounting

slight play in ns track rod end

Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 169,854 miles

slight play in ns rackend

small hole in ns rack boot

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 103,923 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 103,917 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 164,835 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 101,722 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 97,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 156,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 96,067 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 147,935 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,728 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 141,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,618 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 91,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,232 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 125,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 87,523 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres cracked in base of tread

Front arm rear bush has play offside

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering arm

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 112,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 30 May 2017 82,920 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 82,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,298 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes corroded where clipped. Advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 79,084 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2015 88,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 74,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Brake dragging slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,791 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 57,143 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 53,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,768 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E2 JPF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

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 E2 JPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E2 JPF?

You can check the full history of E2 JPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E2 JPF registered?

E2 JPF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is E2 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 JPF shows 41 tests with a 80.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E2 JPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E2 JPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.