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J9 TTR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TTR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 126,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,630 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 117,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 102,040 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 102,040 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 99,531 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 May 2009 99,531 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,801 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,801 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators also close to the limit inner tread

Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 83,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,877 miles

advise notes ref test number 960887926281

Fail 15 Aug 2006 75,877 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

air bag lamp staying on.

Pass 23 May 2006 82,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 67,253 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 67,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TTR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J9 TTR, 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 TTR registered?

J9 TTR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is J9 TTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 TTR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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