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H4 RBP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,572 mi
Last recorded192,572 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 RBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 192,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,551 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 135,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,976 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 101,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,795 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,499 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 84,499 miles

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

Nearside 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 4 Nov 2009 81,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,077 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 77,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 73,530 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 73,530 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake warning lamp on pads still good

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,145 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner and outer edges, rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges.

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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H4 RBP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H4 RBP, 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 H4 RBP registered?

H4 RBP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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The MOT history for H4 RBP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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