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M19 FKU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,261 mi
Last recorded90,261 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 FKU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 90,261 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,968 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,030 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,404 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,810 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,810 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,378 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 42,378 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

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

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

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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M19 FKU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M19 FKU, 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 M19 FKU registered?

M19 FKU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is M19 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 FKU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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