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FJ54 MXM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,345 mi
Last recorded75,345 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 MXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,345 miles

battery tray corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 75,345 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

battery tray corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 68,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,520 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 64,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,141 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 54,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,689 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,688 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,820 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil level just below minimum

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 45,651 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil level just below minimum

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 42,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,967 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,521 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,778 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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FJ54 MXM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FJ54 MXM, 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 FJ54 MXM registered?

FJ54 MXM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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