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M18 EAB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,265 mi
Last recorded101,265 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 EAB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,265 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2010 101,247 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,583 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 88,572 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 77,971 miles

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

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

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 29 Mar 2008 77,971 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,747 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brakes slightly juddering

unable to check brake pipes properley due to some sort of covering over them

Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,228 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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M18 EAB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M18 EAB, 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 M18 EAB registered?

M18 EAB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is M18 EAB safe to buy?

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