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J800 SYF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,132 mi
Last recorded126,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 SYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2024 126,132 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 126,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,577 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 89,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

radiator burst during mot and dropped all water

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,411 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread but not down to cord

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

Nearside Rear tailgate lamp unit len loose

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 82,907 miles

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

lower suspension arms rear bushes slight play

Fail 20 May 2013 82,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play

n/s/r tyre getting low and slight cracking on inside wall

rear pads getting low approx 4mm

Pass 20 May 2013 82,342 miles

rear pads getting low approx 4mm

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play

n/s/r tyre getting low and slight cracking on inside wall

Pass 8 May 2012 81,642 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 80,141 miles

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

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 12 May 2009 79,238 miles

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

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

osr tyre has nail & blade in tread

Pass 29 May 2008 78,112 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 21 May 2007 75,402 miles

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

cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 21 May 2007 75,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 23 May 2006 72,340 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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J800 SYF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J800 SYF, 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 J800 SYF registered?

J800 SYF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is J800 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J800 SYF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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