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J19 COH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 COH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Metal brake pipe slightly crowded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 100,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,836 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 79,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 73,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,984 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,984 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,826 miles

Front reg. plate delaminating

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,466 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack and pinion

Fail 14 Apr 2009 56,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack and pinion

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 33,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,426 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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J19 COH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J19 COH, 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 J19 COH registered?

J19 COH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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