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K12 DYR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 DYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,516 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 125,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 117,904 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 109,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear disc are scored on either side

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,298 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre slight cracking

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre outer side wall slight cut

rear exhaust rubber mounting bushis deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,564 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,037 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,123 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 64,684 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,541 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 56,541 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 48,796 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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K12 DYR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K12 DYR, 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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K12 DYR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is K12 DYR safe to buy?

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