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M30 WDP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 WDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 126,049 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 126,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 120,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 111,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing strong advisory*** (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing strong advisory*** (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing strong advisory*** (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing strong advisory*** (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,844 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 108,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 108,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 108,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,356 miles

n/s/r shock cover damaged

o/s/f tyre cuts inner sidewall

rear pads worn

Fail 10 Jun 2014 101,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r shock cover damaged

o/s/f tyre cuts inner sidewall

rear pads worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,316 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front tyres outer walls damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,316 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front tyres outer walls damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 87,126 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,086 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,873 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,432 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,432 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,522 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 56,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,155 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 46,154 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WDP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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