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M3 YSU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,245 mi
Last recorded214,245 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YSU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 214,245 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 208,934 miles

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2016 208,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2015 192,536 miles

handbrake performance on 16%

Fail 24 Jun 2015 192,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 181,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rearsills

slight oil on steering rack gaiter

Fail 23 Jun 2014 181,818 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rearsills

slight oil on steering rack gaiter

Pass 17 Jun 2013 166,235 miles

long travel at parking brake lever

wear at nearside track rod end

Pass 22 Jun 2012 158,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper damage

Pass 27 Jun 2011 146,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper slight damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 145,507 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 136,165 miles

nearside rear lower suspension arm damaged

slight corrossion in offside rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2009 123,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 113,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 113,967 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 103,558 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 103,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 95,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,882 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 YSU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

M3 YSU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is M3 YSU safe to buy?

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