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J8 HCB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 HCB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,249 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,341 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,085 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,445 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,399 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,494 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,668 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

surface cuts between tread blocks on all tyres

Fail 25 Oct 2011 54,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

surface cuts between tread blocks on all tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,845 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 42,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,695 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 HCB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HCB, 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 HCB registered?

J8 HCB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is J8 HCB safe to buy?

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