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J5 JWS

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,768 mi
Last recorded57,768 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 57,768 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 49,367 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

front brake discs rusty

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2018 49,367 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,196 miles

rear tyres starting to perish from side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2013 48,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,955 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 47,954 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,896 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,896 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,774 miles

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

engine oil warning lamp on intermittently

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,150 miles

Offside Front 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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J5 JWS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J5 JWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 JWS registered?

J5 JWS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is J5 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 JWS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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