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G8 TLS

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,054 mi
Last recorded122,054 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 TLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 122,054 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 122,054 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 116,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 116,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 109,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 102,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 84,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,207 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,183 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 74,183 miles

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

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 TLS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TLS, 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 G8 TLS registered?

G8 TLS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is G8 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 TLS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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