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J8 CVC

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,992 mi
Last recorded110,992 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 CVC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 110,992 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2010 103,965 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 92,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,898 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,802 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 69,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,790 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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J8 CVC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J8 CVC, 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 J8 CVC registered?

J8 CVC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is J8 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 CVC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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