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KKS 23

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,560 mi
Last recorded177,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKS 23
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 177,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2013 163,560 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 163,340 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2013 162,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all alloys have slight buckle

high level brake light has some led inop

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 24 Sep 2012 146,389 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 146,338 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 131,552 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 131,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

The drivers outer door handle sticking.

Pass 25 May 2010 123,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 118,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 118,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 105,444 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 105,444 miles

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

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,173 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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KKS 23 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KKS 23, 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 KKS 23 registered?

KKS 23 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is KKS 23 safe to buy?

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