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G8 OMD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,739 mi
Last recorded166,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OMD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 166,739 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 166,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 162,534 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 162,534 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 160,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 158,769 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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 155,050 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

O/S rear handbrake requires attention/adjustment

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 144,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,486 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 138,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre totally bald on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2015 134,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,926 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 111,440 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 94,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 86,845 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,997 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,508 miles

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

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 OMD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OMD, 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 G8 OMD registered?

G8 OMD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is G8 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 OMD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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