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J800 TRA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,235 mi
Last recorded76,235 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 TRA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 76,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,309 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner inner edge and cracked across tread

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,127 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,739 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 54,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 41,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc's are worn &pitted in the inner edge

o/s door mirror glass is cracked but impairing the view

o/s/f tyre has light side wall damage

Fail 20 Jan 2009 33,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc's are worn &pitted in the inner edge

o/s door mirror glass is cracked but impairing the view

o/s/f tyre has light side wall damage

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,565 miles

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRAKED

OUTER SILLS NOT TESTED COVERS FITTED

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 TRA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 J800 TRA, 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 TRA registered?

J800 TRA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is J800 TRA safe to buy?

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