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M10 ACV

2000 BMW 3 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,717 mi
Last recorded195,717 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 ACV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 195,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 195,594 miles

diff leak

Pass 4 Mar 2022 19,319 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 19,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 190,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 190,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 185,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 177,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 170,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 173,022 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 173,022 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 233,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 229,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 227,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009
Fail 26 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M10 ACV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M10 ACV, 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 M10 ACV registered?

M10 ACV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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