MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle baffle- (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox oil pan heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Reverse lamps stay on while in park
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle baffle- (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox oil pan heavily corroded
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Reverse lamps stay on while in park
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe under front wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear silencer is holed to excess. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
alloy wheels in poor condition
front wipers starting to smear
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear discs corroded on edges
slight judder on all brakes
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded on edges
light damage to bodywork
slight uneven wear on front tyres
steering rack haves slight play ,both nearside and offside
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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L18 CNJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 L18 CNJ, 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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L18 CNJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 2000.
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