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K15 KBS

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 KBS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,600 miles

Brake pipe across rear axle becoming corroded.

Parking brake is only good enough to pass.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,600 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe across rear axle becoming corroded.

Parking brake is only good enough to pass.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake poor

Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake poor

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 89,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 78,866 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 73,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,753 miles

ADVISE n/s front tyre worn on the inside edge o/s front tyre has 1 large cut over tread and down the sidewall on inside edge also there are 2 smaller cuts on the sidewall

ADVISE o/s front tyre to be replaced

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,827 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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K15 KBS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K15 KBS, 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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K15 KBS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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