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LLZ 7640

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,047 mi
Last recorded75,047 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 7640
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,047 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area has soot around it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre is 12 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre is 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre is 11 years old

Offside Rear Tyre is 9 years old

Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,829 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers are badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre is 12 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre is 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre is 11 years old

Offside Rear Tyre is 9 years old

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between cat and centre section has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 69,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads discoloured

Fail 7 Sep 2020 68,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads discoloured

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 62,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,226 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,462 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,402 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,680 miles

light corrosion to n/s rear metal brake pipe

Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

light corrosion to n/s rear metal brake pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,264 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,739 miles

surface corrosion on n/s rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,923 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE

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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LLZ 7640 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LLZ 7640, 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 LLZ 7640 registered?

LLZ 7640 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is LLZ 7640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLZ 7640 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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