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J9 DDA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,719 mi
Last recorded45,719 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 DDA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 45,719 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 45,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 38,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 38,717 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread also worn near legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,927 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have slight inner edge wear

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,654 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,288 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 34,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 24 Jan 2013 34,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 6 Jan 2012 34,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight wear to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,517 miles

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight wear to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,146 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,036 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,507 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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J9 DDA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J9 DDA, 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 J9 DDA registered?

J9 DDA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is J9 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 DDA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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