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J4 GHD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,709 mi
Last recorded69,709 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 69,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 69,708 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 69,572 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 69,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,279 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 255.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 69,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 255.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,236 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,217 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,476 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 49,457 miles

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre but not exposing cords.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 35,950 miles

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

Nearside 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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J4 GHD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J4 GHD, 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 J4 GHD registered?

J4 GHD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is J4 GHD safe to buy?

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