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FG03 FNA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,321 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,260 miles

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

nearside wiper split still clearing screen

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,227 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

belly guard insecure and hanging down slightly

wirring fault at offside front headlight unit on sidelight system

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,115 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 16,115 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,187 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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FG03 FNA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG03 FNA, 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.

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What year was FG03 FNA registered?

FG03 FNA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FG03 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 FNA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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