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L111 BMR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 BMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 117,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 117,032 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2012 107,430 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,361 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,898 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 85,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,411 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 81,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING DUE TO EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR SUPPORT BUSHES SLIGHT FLEXING / PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING WHEN STEERING ROCKED SIDE TO SIDE AND ON FULL LOCKS

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,975 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 73,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,745 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 59,162 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 59,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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L111 BMR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L111 BMR, 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 L111 BMR registered?

L111 BMR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is L111 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 BMR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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