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H12 DKW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,629 mi
Last recorded142,629 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 DKW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,629 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 142,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2018 141,016 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sills and rear subframe corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 138,704 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 138,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,137 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 135,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,698 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 132,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 129,042 miles

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

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)

exhaust backbox mounting bracket cracked.

nearside boot light not working.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 129,042 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust backbox mounting bracket cracked.

nearside boot light not working.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 123,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 119,325 miles

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

bonnet difficult to release

Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 114,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 100,832 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 100,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2x rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,435 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,876 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 50,808 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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H12 DKW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H12 DKW, 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 H12 DKW registered?

H12 DKW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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