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F20 SEN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,217 mi
Last recorded245,217 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 SEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 245,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 242,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 239,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 237,939 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 237,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 233,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 231,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 231,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 225,438 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2017 218,404 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 218,399 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wishbone bush poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2016 213,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 203,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 198,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic trim covers

Fail 19 Feb 2015 198,989 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic trim covers

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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F20 SEN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F20 SEN, 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 F20 SEN registered?

F20 SEN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is F20 SEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 SEN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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