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KNZ 2348

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

150,992 mi
Last recorded150,992 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 2348
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 150,992 miles

o/s front tyre badly perished

o/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s rear tyre pressure was low

Fail 5 Oct 2023 150,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s front tyre badly perished

o/s front wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 147,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wheel arch corroded / taped up

Fail 6 Oct 2022 147,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wheel arch corroded / taped up

Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake disc outer face rusted / pitted

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wheel arch rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 140,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 138,416 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 134,125 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 134,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 129,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 126,144 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 122,844 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door handle sticks.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 100,246 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front discs worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,246 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,343 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 93,343 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 59,106 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 58,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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KNZ 2348 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KNZ 2348, 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 KNZ 2348 registered?

KNZ 2348 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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