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M19 MAW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,673 mi
Last recorded133,673 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 MAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,673 miles

Front and rear disc's slightly worn,pitted.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,612 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 129,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inner sidewall facing out (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped At hose union (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 125,713 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from front pipe/manifold area (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on section join weld (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Undertray fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 125,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour Green light emitted (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush on subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour Green light emitted (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Subframe front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps working intermittently (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Both bushes mounting diff (2.4.G.2)

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from front pipe/manifold area (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on section join weld (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Undertray fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 122,730 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 122,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 117,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 117,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light stays on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 88,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 78,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,886 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,239 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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M19 MAW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M19 MAW, 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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M19 MAW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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