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GLZ 4179

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,016 mi
Last recorded192,016 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 4179
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 192,016 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 192,016 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 189,393 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 185,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 181,138 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 162,514 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 151,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 151,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 138,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 138,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 137,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2015 125,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 125,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 111,510 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 111,510 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 110,023 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 110,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 107,323 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 107,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 104,784 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 99,121 miles

o/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 16 May 2009 92,547 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,398 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 85,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 74,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 74,475 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 64,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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GLZ 4179 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 4179, 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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GLZ 4179 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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