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FHZ 6868

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 6868
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,543 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,463 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

splits in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

splits in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,876 miles

Cuts in o/s/r inner tyre wall.

Rear brake pipes are rusty.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 80,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Cuts in o/s/r inner tyre wall.

Rear brake pipes are rusty.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,101 miles

front disc worn

front number plate craket

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,989 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,439 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FHZ 6868 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FHZ 6868, 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 FHZ 6868 registered?

FHZ 6868 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is FHZ 6868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHZ 6868 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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