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GLZ 3774

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,418 mi
Last recorded161,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 3774
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 161,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 151,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 151,714 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 148,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 148,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear subframe corroded

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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GLZ 3774 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GLZ 3774, 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 GLZ 3774 registered?

GLZ 3774 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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