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K25 MSD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,674 mi
Last recorded114,674 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 MSD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 108,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 108,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,453 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F door slight damage secure Boot door slight damage secure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,853 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 89,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,572 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 79,572 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,299 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight binding of n/s front brake

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,643 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 39,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,493 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,736 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,469 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 25,448 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,753 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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K25 MSD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K25 MSD, 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 K25 MSD registered?

K25 MSD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is K25 MSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K25 MSD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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