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L5 ANX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,103 mi
Last recorded72,103 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ANX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,103 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2015 72,103 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,521 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f door mirror loose

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,340 miles

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,537 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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L5 ANX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 L5 ANX, 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 L5 ANX registered?

L5 ANX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is L5 ANX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 ANX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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