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M14 TYV

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,875 mi
Last recorded83,875 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 TYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn

both rear brake pipes rust

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,396 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs scoded

Fail 14 Dec 2011 63,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs scoded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,673 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,988 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,409 miles

Ferrules to all flexible hoses slightly corroded

Oil warning light on intermittently

Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,329 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Ferrules to all flexible hoses slightly corroded

Oil warning light on intermittently

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,975 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)

Oil pressure warning light flickering

Pass 17 Dec 2005 32,894 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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M14 TYV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M14 TYV, 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 M14 TYV registered?

M14 TYV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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