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L111 FJB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,614 mi
Last recorded90,614 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 FJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,614 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 90,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,409 miles

Both rear wheel arch corroded but not likely cause to projection/injury

Multiple suspension component slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,817 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 88,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wire (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,997 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

nearside front head lamp washer weak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,451 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,949 miles

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)

advise 4 wheel geometry set up

Fail 16 Dec 2011 64,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

advise 4 wheel geometry set up

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,119 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 52,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,262 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.also vehicle has plastic covering on underbody and nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,025 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 42,430 miles

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

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

n/s + o/s front radius arm bushes weak

Fail 19 Dec 2007 42,420 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s + o/s front radius arm bushes weak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 38,422 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,141 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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L111 FJB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L111 FJB, 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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L111 FJB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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