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M3 GGR

2000 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,543 mi
Last recorded135,543 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW M378,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 GGR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 135,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 135,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 126,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 119,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust has been reapired with exhaust putty but not leaking at time of test and went through the emissions test ok

slight play in Offside front steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2011 119,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in Offside front steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2010 119,024 miles

front brake pads lowish

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow at rear

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 12 Aug 2009 130,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 130,419 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 123,203 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 122,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

brake warning lamp illuminated

front brake efficiency unusually low in comparison to similar models

offside front fog lamp lens smashed

Pass 11 Jul 2007 108,466 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 108,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 92,406 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges †

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M3 GGR is a 2000 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,081 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 GGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M3 GGR is a 2000 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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