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K20 BWM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,678 mi
Last recorded110,678 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 BWM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 110,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers.

slight damage to nearside windscreen.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers.

slight damage to nearside windscreen.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,665 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 92,607 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,608 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 84,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,322 miles

front discs slightly pitted (lack of use)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,241 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake pad 70% left

Nearside front indecator lamp slight damaged

Nearside front lower suspension arm (rear bush) slight deteriorate

Offside front slight damaged

Rear brake pad 30% left

Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,241 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light on

Front brake pad 70% left

Nearside front indecator lamp slight damaged

Nearside front lower suspension arm (rear bush) slight deteriorate

Offside front slight damaged

Rear brake pad 30% left

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,319 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 63,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,649 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

under engine cover fitted

under car floor covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,974 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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K20 BWM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K20 BWM, 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 K20 BWM registered?

K20 BWM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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