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J10 BAG

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,817 mi
Last recorded84,817 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 BAG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,817 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 84,807 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,027 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,337 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 62,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 45,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,025 miles

engine management light on

minor stone chips to windcsreen

Fail 8 Nov 2010 40,004 miles

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

engine management light on

minor stone chips to windcsreen

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,436 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

engine management light on

front brakes pads look low

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

slight interaction to nearside rear light unit

Fail 10 Nov 2009 32,420 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

engine management light on

front brakes pads look low

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

slight interaction to nearside rear light unit

Fail 10 Nov 2008 28,857 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning light on

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads low

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,857 miles

engine management warning light on

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads low

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,015 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 14,020 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE(225/45/17 W BRIDGESTONE)

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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J10 BAG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J10 BAG, 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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J10 BAG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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