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HIL 2189

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,488 mi
Last recorded103,488 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 2189
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 103,255 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,483 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,478 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2013 90,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 81,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front to rear brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,818 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension arm

Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,818 miles

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

slight play in nearside front suspension arm

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,905 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,172 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,490 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 62,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,899 miles

Both rear indicators are fading white

Cuts and damge to the N/S/F tyre

Engine management light is lit

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Heavy scuffing damage to all road wheels except the N/S/R

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 60,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Air leak in engine induction pipework

Both rear indicators are fading white

Cuts and damge to the N/S/F tyre

Engine management light is lit

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Heavy scuffing damage to all road wheels except the N/S/R

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Poor running

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HIL 2189 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 HIL 2189, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HIL 2189 registered?

HIL 2189 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is HIL 2189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 2189 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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