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K666 DPJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,524 mi
Last recorded200,524 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 200,524 miles

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Front engine top cover

Fail 28 May 2016 200,524 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front engine top cover

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 195,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

yellow light flashing on dash

Fail 20 Jul 2015 195,132 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

yellow light flashing on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2014 187,215 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 175,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 164,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 159,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 142,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 127,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 112,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,653 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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K666 DPJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K666 DPJ, 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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K666 DPJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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