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K4 OTM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 OTM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,239 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 111,228 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 109,561 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,244 miles

Nearside Rear cracks inner / outer walls not showing cord

Offside Front cracks inner / outer wall of tyre ,

Offside Front cracks inner / outer wall of tyre ,

engine under trays fited

oil leak engine

sill covers fitted abstructing sills

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 90,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 84,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,937 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,908 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 52,907 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 44,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,237 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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K4 OTM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K4 OTM, 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 K4 OTM registered?

K4 OTM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is K4 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 OTM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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