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K90 JPL

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 JPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,234 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,325 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 64,245 miles

Front Upper Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,592 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 61,592 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,167 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,167 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,410 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,865 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 44,824 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,106 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 43,106 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,151 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,431 miles

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

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

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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K90 JPL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K90 JPL, 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 K90 JPL registered?

K90 JPL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is K90 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 JPL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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