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FAZ 9457

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 9457
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 115,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 114,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 108,400 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 108,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front anti-roll bar wraparound bush bracket damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2006 98,721 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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FAZ 9457 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FAZ 9457, 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 FAZ 9457 registered?

FAZ 9457 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is FAZ 9457 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAZ 9457 shows 5 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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