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K55 GAA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,381 mi
Last recorded158,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 GAA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 158,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side's (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 136,863 miles

Nearside front & both rear tyres on limit.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front lower ball joint has slight play.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 127,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 125,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 123,968 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,919 miles

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

Offside rear shock slightly weaping

Pass 17 Jun 2010 119,931 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 119,885 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 100,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 90,976 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 90,948 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K55 GAA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K55 GAA, 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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K55 GAA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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