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M333 JAC

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 JAC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 97,191 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 97,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,622 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 96,620 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,524 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 96,269 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 96,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,094 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,094 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,949 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 64,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 57,244 miles

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

nearsdside front tyre worn to limit on both edges

nearside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,244 miles

nearsdside front tyre worn to limit on both edges

nearside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,029 miles

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES STARTING TO BREAK UP

SOME CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,029 miles

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

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES STARTING TO BREAK UP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

SOME CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,027 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,675 miles

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

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 3 Aug 2009 28,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,659 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,360 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,676 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 7,307 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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M333 JAC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M333 JAC, 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 M333 JAC registered?

M333 JAC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is M333 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 JAC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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