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M333 KVC

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,819 mi
Last recorded90,819 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 KVC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 90,819 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate stuck on top of another

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished worn on inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake discs pitted and scored

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

Rear registration plate stuck on top of another

Welded repair has been siliconed over,not allowing a full inspection of the repair

Fail 6 May 2018 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate stuck on top of another

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished worn on inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake discs pitted and scored

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

Rear registration plate stuck on top of another

Pass 16 May 2017 89,241 miles

Offside Rear hand brake slow to work

both mirrors slightly loose

front anti roll bar d bush slight play

rear springs rusty

Fail 16 May 2017 89,241 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear hand brake slow to work

both mirrors slightly loose

front anti roll bar d bush slight play

rear springs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,004 miles

Under tray loose but secure

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under tray loose but secure

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,356 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,341 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,892 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,377 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,879 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 72,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,412 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 KVC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVC, 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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M333 KVC is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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