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J6 BSE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,227 mi
Last recorded189,227 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 BSE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 189,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished slightly

engine check light on

Fail 21 Oct 2025 189,212 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished slightly

engine check light on

Pass 15 Oct 2024 186,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres outer side walls perished slightly

engine check light on

Pass 17 Oct 2023 183,322 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perished slightly

engine check light on

Pass 13 Oct 2022 180,062 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2021 176,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 170,070 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 166,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 162,558 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 156,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 149,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer +centre silencer baffles loose (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

mil /engine management light on

park brake effort 17%(min16%)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 149,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer +centre silencer baffles loose (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

mil /engine management light on

park brake effort 17%(min16%)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 142,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 133,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 126,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON ( MIL)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 112,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON ( MIL)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,392 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,919 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 86,919 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,833 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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J6 BSE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 J6 BSE, 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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J6 BSE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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