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K100 RMF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,278 mi
Last recorded113,278 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 RMF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 113,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 111,502 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 111,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 111,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 111,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 111,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 111,150 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 111,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator illuminates with side lights

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,049 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear differential coupling slight leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner steering tie rod has slight play.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,190 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,190 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 88,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,582 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 82,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advisorys attatched

Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,484 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 65,450 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 54,064 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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K100 RMF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K100 RMF, 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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K100 RMF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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