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L10 MCG

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,817 mi
Last recorded68,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 MCG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil at minimum

Front brakes have a 23% imbalance. Strongly advise rectified

Offside front bottom ball joint has movement. Strongly advise replaced

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 68,837 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil at minimum

Offside front bottom ball joint has movement. Strongly advise replaced

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2006 67,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not through to cords

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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L10 MCG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L10 MCG, 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 L10 MCG registered?

L10 MCG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is L10 MCG safe to buy?

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