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K17 FYG

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 FYG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 89,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 89,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 86,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 80,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,461 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play close to excessive

offside beam image poor

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,478 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,316 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 37,780 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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K17 FYG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K17 FYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K17 FYG registered?

K17 FYG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is K17 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 FYG shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K17 FYG have outstanding finance?

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