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M155 LCD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,250 mi
Last recorded116,250 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 LCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 116,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,059 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 108,731 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2012 108,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 92,151 miles

front tyres getting low on tread on edges

Fail 25 May 2010 92,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front tyres getting low on tread on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,254 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 86,254 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,273 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,817 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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M155 LCD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M155 LCD, 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 M155 LCD registered?

M155 LCD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is M155 LCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 LCD shows 14 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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