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H18 XVX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,073 mi
Last recorded195,073 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 XVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 195,073 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 195,072 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side brake binding slightley

Pass 7 Jan 2016 179,470 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 162,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 149,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 137,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 129,424 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 129,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 118,531 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 107,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,825 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 97,825 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 86,516 miles

Exhaust centre silencer baffles loose and rattling.

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,221 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,464 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 63,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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H18 XVX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H18 XVX, 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 H18 XVX registered?

H18 XVX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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