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L7 APY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,315 mi
Last recorded163,315 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 APY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 163,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre detorating

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

Nearside Rear tyre detorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating and worn inner edge

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 163,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre detorating

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

Nearside Rear tyre detorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating and worn inner edge

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 153,045 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 153,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 148,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 142,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 134,772 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 134,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,232 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 125,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 117,851 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 117,850 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 117,212 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 117,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 109,064 miles

air bag warning light on

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

under tray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2009 100,821 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 100,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,760 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 86,529 miles

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

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

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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L7 APY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L7 APY, 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 L7 APY registered?

L7 APY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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