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G9 PMR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,502 mi
Last recorded129,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 PMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 129,502 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 129,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2020 129,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2014 127,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,913 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake hose was insecure and not fitted in its mounting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 111,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 104,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 98,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,910 miles

Front brake pads worn low .

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split .

Nearside rear tyre close to wear bars.

Offside front brake disc scored outer face .

Fail 13 Aug 2008 95,910 miles

Front brake pads worn low .

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split .

Nearside rear tyre close to wear bars.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake disc scored outer face .

Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 86,124 miles

advise water?inside nearside rear light lens.

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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G9 PMR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G9 PMR, 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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G9 PMR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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