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K700 CAW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,736 mi
Last recorded164,736 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 CAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 164,736 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 164,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 156,289 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 156,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r outer side lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2012 148,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 143,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 138,906 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 138,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 125,947 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 110,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 82,673 miles

front brake pads getting low

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/r park brake low effort

rear indicators faded

rear tyres getting low and scrubbing both edges

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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K700 CAW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K700 CAW, 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 K700 CAW registered?

K700 CAW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is K700 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K700 CAW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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