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M300 BEM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,967 mi
Last recorded108,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 BEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 108,967 miles

oil around lower block & gearbox

Fail 19 Jun 2025 108,967 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both front & both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

oil around lower block & gearbox

Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,989 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Jun 2023 107,935 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,758 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 107,756 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Inertia reel won't lock out (7.1.2 (e))

Corrosion to front brake disc inner surfaces

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 99,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,213 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,769 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 89,603 miles

oil leak

oil light on

tray's fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 86,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,891 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,758 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 57,451 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 57,362 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,888 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 44,888 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SEVERAL CUTS AND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD ADJOINING WALL OF TYRE IS CRACKING

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD ADJOINING WALL IS STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,696 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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M300 BEM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M300 BEM, 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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M300 BEM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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