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LHD 8

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,114 mi
Last recorded40,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHD 8
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 40,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 40,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 40,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 40,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 39,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,918 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,734 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 39,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

play in both suspension arm bushs

tracking

Fail 8 May 2013 38,829 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

play in both suspension arm bushs

tracking

Pass 14 May 2012 38,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 37,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,497 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,259 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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LHD 8 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LHD 8, 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 LHD 8 registered?

LHD 8 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is LHD 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHD 8 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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