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M300 CKK

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

151,232 mi
Last recorded151,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 151,232 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet badly damaged and out of line. Locks down but in danger of flying up

Pass 15 Jul 2014 140,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 131,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 122,490 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 122,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,858 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 102,008 miles

advise offside rear tyre low on inner and outter edges

advise slight damage to nearside front tyre

advise slight damage to offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2010 102,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise offside rear tyre low on inner and outter edges

advise slight damage to nearside front tyre

advise slight damage to offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,926 miles

cuts/damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall not to chords yet.

damage to o/s/f+n/s/f+o/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 92,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cuts/damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall not to chords yet.

damage to o/s/f+n/s/f+o/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

front+rear brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,473 miles

Handbrake efficiency on minimum requirement of 16%.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 88,473 miles

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

Handbrake efficiency on minimum requirement of 16%.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 77,713 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 77,639 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 62,572 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 62,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 CKK is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M300 CKK, 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 CKK is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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