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IJZ 1036

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,727 mi
Last recorded150,727 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 1036
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 150,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 146,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 146,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 137,133 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 137,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 131,225 miles

both side rear brake pipes corroded

offside front fog light not working

Fail 29 Dec 2015 131,225 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both side rear brake pipes corroded

offside front fog light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2014 128,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 126,892 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 126,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 124,952 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 122,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 121,405 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 121,405 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 111,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 99,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,298 miles

rear axle weeping

tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,646 miles

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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IJZ 1036 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 IJZ 1036, 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 IJZ 1036 registered?

IJZ 1036 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is IJZ 1036 safe to buy?

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