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M40 ANM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 ANM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,751 miles

front disc slightly worn

rear disc slightly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2010

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front disc slightly worn

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,885 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 77,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,927 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,507 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M40 ANM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M40 ANM, 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 M40 ANM registered?

M40 ANM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is M40 ANM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 ANM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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