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J7 SSU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,799 mi
Last recorded116,799 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SSU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 116,799 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE NEEDS TO BE BETTER SECURED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE LOWER BALL JOINT

WIPERS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,971 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 30 May 2013 111,790 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,309 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 102,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2011 93,264 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2011 93,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 79,590 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Cuts to nearside rear tyre outer tyre wall.

Offside front brake disc signs of heat damage.

Offside,nearside rear upper shock absorber top mountings starting to seperate.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2010 79,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to nearside rear tyre outer tyre wall.

Offside front brake disc signs of heat damage.

Offside,nearside rear upper shock absorber top mountings starting to seperate.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,855 miles

Air bag light on

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 75,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air bag light on

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 70,961 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,521 miles

Back box Mount rubber split

N/S/R inner sidelight incorrect bulb fitted

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,253 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in o/s/f anti-rol bar drop link

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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J7 SSU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J7 SSU, 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 J7 SSU registered?

J7 SSU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is J7 SSU safe to buy?

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