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M17 BML

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,167 mi
Last recorded158,167 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 BML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 158,167 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 134,278 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 134,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 107,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2009 99,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 93,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,068 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 84,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,479 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm.

brake discs worn and corroded all round.

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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M17 BML is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M17 BML, 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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M17 BML is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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