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JKG 127

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,260 mi
Last recorded67,260 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKG 127
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,260 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 67,260 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,931 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 65,931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,818 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items .

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 61,818 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items .

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,039 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2017 51,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 51,016 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 50,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 46,867 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 44,058 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,090 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,367 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 37,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2008 34,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,480 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 27,480 miles

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

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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JKG 127 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JKG 127, 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 JKG 127 registered?

JKG 127 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is JKG 127 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKG 127 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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