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HBA 332Y

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,149 mi
Last recorded104,149 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 332Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 104,149 miles

both front tyres only just legal on inner edges

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipes

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Oct 2019 104,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres only just legal on inner edges

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipes

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,324 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,350 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear brake piping

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,636 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,277 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,746 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 55,674 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,140 miles

Details listed in logbook not completely aligned with vehicle(lacking full chassis no.-manual not auto.-and likely 2.3 not 2.5 (2494)).

Nearside rear and offside front tyres displaying wear to edge of treads such that only just exceed minimum legal wear limits.

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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HBA 332Y is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HBA 332Y, 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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HBA 332Y is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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