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K17 SEG

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,297 mi
Last recorded196,297 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 SEG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 196,297 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 189,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 189,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 164,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 164,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 142,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 142,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 136,569 miles

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

rear no plate slightly fadded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 131,972 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres wearing

e/m/light on

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 13 Oct 2008 131,972 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres wearing

e/m/light on

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 17 Sep 2007 121,862 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 108,757 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING, FROM G/BOX,BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 108,757 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING, FROM G/BOX,BADLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2005 95,986 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET,FROM G/BOX BADLY CORRODED

HANDBRAKE NOT LOCKING OUT ON ROLLER TEST

THREE AREAS OF DAMAGE IN THE N/S SWEPT AREA OF THE WINDSCEEN INSIDE THE 40mm DIA LIMIT

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 SEG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K17 SEG, 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 K17 SEG registered?

K17 SEG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is K17 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 SEG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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