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L11 PEF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,746 mi
Last recorded166,746 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 PEF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 166,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 158,132 miles

under tray fited

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes protected in grease

Pass 29 Aug 2015 152,435 miles

Oil and water leak / o/s/f tyre edge low

Tracksion control light on

Fail 27 Aug 2015 152,435 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached Cover (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flckering (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Oil and water leak / o/s/f tyre edge low

Tracksion control light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 146,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Jul 2014 145,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Jul 2013 137,680 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,310 miles

nearside rear reverse light inop

Fail 28 Jun 2012 134,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

nearside rear reverse light inop

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,710 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 105,707 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all brake discs deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,535 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,530 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,584 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 93,339 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 78,811 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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L11 PEF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L11 PEF, 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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L11 PEF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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