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G7 PJJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,490 mi
Last recorded112,490 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 112,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 110,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,382 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 105,363 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2012 101,299 miles

Amber oil light on dash

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

Front screen washers weak in operation

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,299 miles

Amber oil light on dash

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

Front screen washers weak in operation

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,963 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 91,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 86,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 81,176 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,950 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 68,766 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 54,463 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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G7 PJJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G7 PJJ, 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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G7 PJJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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