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F218 LSA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,237 mi
Last recorded27,237 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 LSA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 27,237 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,429 miles

Nearside STEERING ARM PLAY

Offside STEERING ARM PLAY

Fail 6 Jun 2018 26,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside STEERING ARM PLAY

Offside STEERING ARM PLAY

Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,485 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s steering arms slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,685 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 24,596 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 23,063 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,358 miles

slight play o/s front stearing arm

Pass 28 May 2007 18,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,513 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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F218 LSA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F218 LSA, 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 F218 LSA registered?

F218 LSA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is F218 LSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F218 LSA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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