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J828 NLP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,881 mi
Last recorded154,881 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 NLP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 154,881 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 154,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 154,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 151,773 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brake warning light on [dash]

o/s rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2009 151,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brake warning light on [dash]

o/s rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2007 140,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 140,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 124,353 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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J828 NLP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J828 NLP, 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 J828 NLP registered?

J828 NLP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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