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M3 NBT

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,173 mi
Last recorded167,173 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NBT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,173 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2016 166,750 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 159,189 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 159,140 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 15,619 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 15,600 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 142,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 126,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 110,473 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 110,473 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 97,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 86,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,984 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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M3 NBT is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M3 NBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 NBT registered?

M3 NBT is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is M3 NBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 NBT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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