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H14 SNE

2000 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,061 mi
Last recorded119,061 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 SNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 119,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 119,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsr and osr shock bump stops deteriorated and dirt shields missing

nsr tyre low pressure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 111,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 82,005 miles

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear discs warped on handbrake

r/o/s brake pad sensor wire broke

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 65,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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H14 SNE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H14 SNE, 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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H14 SNE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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