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GLZ 7766

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,588 mi
Last recorded172,588 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 7766
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 172,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear propshaft rubber coupling worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 172,588 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 163,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2012 156,156 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 156,156 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres wearing slighty on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Pass 11 Feb 2011 145,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 145,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 129,766 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight unbalance of front brakes(nearside low).

Fail 9 Feb 2009 129,758 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight unbalance of front brakes(nearside low).

Pass 18 Feb 2008 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 95,626 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 87,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2006 87,943 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 7766 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 7766, 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 7766 registered?

GLZ 7766 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GLZ 7766 safe to buy?

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