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K8 THD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,234 mi
Last recorded56,234 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 THD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,234 miles

Rear brake pads worn.

Front metal brake pipes corroded (inner wheel arch area).

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 13 Sep 2024 56,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (fuel tank area) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full length sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 51,282 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,624 miles

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,850 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,127 miles

N/S/F Anti roll bar drop link worn at lower joint area.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,127 miles

Both front tyres damaged on the outer side walls.

N/S/R Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,068 miles

Nearside both near side tyres have slight damage on outer side wall.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,876 miles

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,251 miles

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,547 miles

n/s rear tyre damaged outer side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2013 40,547 miles

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

n/s rear tyre damaged outer side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,671 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 34,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,201 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,344 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,951 miles

Fr. disc's and pads 75-80% worn

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,209 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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K8 THD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K8 THD, 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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What year was K8 THD registered?

K8 THD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is K8 THD safe to buy?

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