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M3 XSW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XSW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024
Fail 21 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 101,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 139,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 134,119 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 134,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing upper and lower dust covers missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,610 miles

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

Offside Rear steel brake pipe quite corroded in places and not all visible. Advise changing soon. Border line pass

Pass 17 Sep 2016 116,799 miles

both rear tyres have slight damage due to rubbing on arches.

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall.

engine management warning lamp on.

Fail 17 Sep 2016 116,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have slight damage due to rubbing on arches.

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall.

engine management warning lamp on.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 97,901 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,175 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,511 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 49,511 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Slight corrosion to front brake disc inner surfaces.

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 XSW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSW, 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 M3 XSW registered?

M3 XSW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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