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FEZ 4516

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,151 mi
Last recorded137,151 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 4516
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 137,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 130,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 123,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 115,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 115,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

brake warning lamp on

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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FEZ 4516 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FEZ 4516, 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

How do I check the history of FEZ 4516?

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What year was FEZ 4516 registered?

FEZ 4516 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is FEZ 4516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 4516 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.

Does FEZ 4516 have outstanding finance?

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