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M2 URU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,123 mi
Last recorded203,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 URU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 203,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 204,342 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 201,135 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 201,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 196,310 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 196,310 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 191,336 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 191,336 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 182,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 164,098 miles

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements off side low

rear brake discs badly lipped

Fail 24 Sep 2009 164,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements off side low

rear brake discs badly lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2008 139,923 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 118,596 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag warning light on

Fail 6 Sep 2007 118,596 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,846 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 95,846 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M2 URU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M2 URU, 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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M2 URU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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