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HT03 OCG

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,583 mi
Last recorded99,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OCG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,583 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush play.

Nearside Rear brake pipe badly corroded within clip holder, marginal pass.

Offside Rear coil spring low section badly corroded.

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder badly centre tread cracking and outer wall damaged.

bothside front brake discs scored and pads worn thin.

bothside front brake hose perishing.

engine leak oil, could be camcover gasket, should investigate and repair.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,583 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated need diagnostic. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders badly worn . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush play.

Nearside Rear brake pipe badly corroded within clip holder, marginal pass.

Offside Front tyre shoulders worn thin.

Offside Rear coil spring low section badly corroded.

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder badly centre tread cracking and outer wall damaged.

bothside front brake discs scored and pads worn thin.

bothside front brake hose perishing.

engine leak oil, could be camcover gasket, should investigate and repair.

Pass 22 May 2017 95,414 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 May 2017 95,410 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 May 2016 91,730 miles

Brake warning light on

Fail 9 May 2016 91,730 miles

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

Brake warning light on

Pass 19 May 2015 86,542 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 May 2014 81,474 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust braket broken (gearbox)

Fail 24 May 2014 81,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust braket broken (gearbox)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,410 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 7 Aug 2012 92,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,537 miles

brake pad warning light on

eml on

Fail 2 Jun 2011 85,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

eml on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 59,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,875 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,682 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 27,676 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes perishing

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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HT03 OCG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HT03 OCG, 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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HT03 OCG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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