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KIJ 174

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIJ 174
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 98,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 97,555 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 96,979 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REST of pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 95,328 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REST of pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,960 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,486 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 92,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,481 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 82,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 82,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,494 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,618 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,676 miles

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

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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KIJ 174 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KIJ 174, 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 KIJ 174 registered?

KIJ 174 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is KIJ 174 safe to buy?

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