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L8 GWN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,586 mi
Last recorded171,586 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 171,586 miles

some crrostion on will arch

Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,906 miles

Cuts to outer wall of the nearside front tyre but not to cords

Exhaust downpipe mounting bracket corroded away from exhaust, Exhaust is still secure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 159,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Cuts to outer wall of the nearside front tyre but not to cords

Exhaust downpipe mounting bracket corroded away from exhaust, Exhaust is still secure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 153,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

cuts in near side front outer tyre wall

near side door mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2012 153,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

cuts in near side front outer tyre wall

near side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 147,374 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front outer tyre wall cut

near side mirror glass damaged

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 147,374 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

near side front outer tyre wall cut

near side mirror glass damaged

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 141,938 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

near side door mirror glass cracked

near side rear inner tyre wall cracked

surface rust on brake pipe to near side front hose

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2010 141,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

near side door mirror glass cracked

near side rear inner tyre wall cracked

surface rust on brake pipe to near side front hose

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 135,243 miles

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

front suspension bushes soft and worn

nsf tyre wall damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2009 135,243 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front suspension bushes soft and worn

nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 121,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 121,574 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 114,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 114,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 112,132 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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L8 GWN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L8 GWN, 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 L8 GWN registered?

L8 GWN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is L8 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 GWN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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