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L70 DJW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,511 mi
Last recorded165,511 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 DJW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 165,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 164,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 160,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 160,394 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 153,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 143,635 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 143,635 miles

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

bonnet catch broken

nearside front wishbone bush splitting

nearside rear outer metal brake pipe coroded

offside front wishbone bush splitting

offside rear outer metal brake pipe coroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 126,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 126,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 98,465 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 81,859 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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L70 DJW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L70 DJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L70 DJW registered?

L70 DJW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is L70 DJW safe to buy?

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