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ELZ 4609

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 4609
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 72,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 70,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 68,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 67,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 67,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 62,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 60,049 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 60,043 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,248 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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ELZ 4609 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ELZ 4609, 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

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What year was ELZ 4609 registered?

ELZ 4609 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is ELZ 4609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 4609 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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