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G8 NJF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,759 mi
Last recorded104,759 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 NJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,759 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,943 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,475 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 96,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 91,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,566 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 72,566 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,404 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,403 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,215 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,632 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,833 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,108 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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G8 NJF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G8 NJF, 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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G8 NJF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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