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KOW 782

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOW 782
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear cuts in inner side wall not deep enough to reach cords.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,878 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 72,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,850 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 68,795 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre cut to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,836 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

NON STANDARD WHEELS FITTED

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,685 miles

engine managment light on

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KOW 782 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KOW 782, 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 KOW 782 registered?

KOW 782 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is KOW 782 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOW 782 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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