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FP04 GXM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,459 mi
Last recorded96,459 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 GXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,022 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,837 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 79,820 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 59,654 miles

service light on

Pass 1 May 2012 51,510 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 51,510 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

noise from belt/pulley area

Pass 20 May 2011 45,710 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 45,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear brake discs are heavily worn strongly advise replacement

Pass 24 May 2010 40,336 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 40,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 33,112 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 28,252 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,128 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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FP04 GXM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP04 GXM, 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 FP04 GXM registered?

FP04 GXM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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