CarVerify

Free Car Check

GCZ 8695

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 8695
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2010 89,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 78,254 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 59,003 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,195 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 42,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 42,637 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GCZ 8695 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GCZ 8695, 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

How do I check the history of GCZ 8695?

You can check the full history of GCZ 8695 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GCZ 8695 registered?

GCZ 8695 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 8695 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 8695 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCZ 8695 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GCZ 8695. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.