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M30 EYE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,697 mi
Last recorded75,697 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 EYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 75,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,874 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,108 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,108 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,603 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,216 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,037 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,152 miles

At times,offside front side light is interfered with indicator lamp.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,437 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,927 miles

o/s, n/s front and o/s rear valve caps missing †n/s inner wing cover damaged †rear brake pads worn †slight damage to o/s rear bumper

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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M30 EYE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M30 EYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 EYE registered?

M30 EYE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is M30 EYE safe to buy?

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