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M30 OMP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,858 mi
Last recorded95,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 OMP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,858 miles

vehicle used for competion use only i.e rally car

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,468 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 94,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 93,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,932 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 92,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,932 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,020 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rally car no airbag no abs

Pass 5 Jan 2013 80,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 80,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 80,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 75,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 61,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,267 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 51,783 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,691 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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M30 OMP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M30 OMP, 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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M30 OMP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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