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L19 GGS

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,322 mi
Last recorded158,322 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 GGS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 158,322 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 158,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 144,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 144,555 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 131,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,068 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,930 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 117,929 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 106,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 102,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,132 miles

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

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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L19 GGS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L19 GGS, 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 L19 GGS registered?

L19 GGS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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