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M300 CRG

2000 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,759 mi
Last recorded118,759 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 118,759 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 116,807 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255x35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad Waring Wire Broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Edges/Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Fail 14 Jan 2023 104,641 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Heavily Worn Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake Pad Waring Wire Broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Edges/Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,415 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,756 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 89,756 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 89,756 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,979 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 84,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 84,319 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,780 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking but is not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,204 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,204 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 60,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 56,737 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 CRG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CRG, 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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What year was M300 CRG registered?

M300 CRG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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