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G16 JEA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 JEA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 166,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 165,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 162,381 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 162,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 159,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 158,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 154,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 151,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 144,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 139,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,890 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 117,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 117,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 110,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 104,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,281 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,031 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 51,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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G16 JEA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G16 JEA, 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 G16 JEA registered?

G16 JEA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is G16 JEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 JEA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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