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J20 BDB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,515 mi
Last recorded133,515 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 133,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear floorpans corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 130,140 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 123,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,900 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre tread patterns worn slightly uneven.

both rear shock absorber top mount rubbers have de-bonded.

cut in n/s/f inner side wall of tyre (NOT showing cords).

Fail 25 Sep 2013 115,897 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre tread patterns worn slightly uneven.

both rear shock absorber top mount rubbers have de-bonded.

cut in n/s/f inner side wall of tyre (NOT showing cords).

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,761 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 96,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 72,221 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,150 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 70,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 66,314 miles

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

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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J20 BDB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J20 BDB, 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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J20 BDB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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