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E46 GUY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

180,981 mi
Last recorded180,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 GUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 180,981 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2023 180,968 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 180,434 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 180,410 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 179,019 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

advise undersealing

Fail 4 Sep 2020 179,019 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

advise undersealing

Pass 3 Jul 2019 178,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and syspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 178,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

full length undertrays and sill guards fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jul 2018 178,977 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

full length undertrays and sill guards fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 177,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 177,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 175,183 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 175,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 173,655 miles

advise unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Jul 2015 173,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Jul 2014 171,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 171,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 161,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 161,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,664 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 139,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 139,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 128,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 118,802 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 98,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,182 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,182 miles

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

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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E46 GUY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E46 GUY, 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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E46 GUY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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