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K666 EJV

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,042 mi
Last recorded145,042 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 EJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 145,042 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 145,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,192 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 129,192 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 121,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,258 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,190 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all disc edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 106,858 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,426 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,924 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 101,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,750 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,934 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 13 Oct 2010 75,232 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,232 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,265 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 62,265 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,835 miles

both front tyres worn

rear brake pads worn

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 EJV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJV, 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 K666 EJV registered?

K666 EJV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is K666 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K666 EJV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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