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M44 DES

2000 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,701 mi
Last recorded117,701 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 DES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 117,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 117,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread inner edge and close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 116,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread inner edge and close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,335 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 116,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,095 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres void of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 109,095 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Engine oil level on minimum

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres void of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,066 miles

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

NSF Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,700 miles

slight play in n/s/f arm bush

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,868 miles

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,868 miles

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

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,067 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner side.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 84,067 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner side.

very rusty o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,249 miles

very rusty rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,584 miles

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

rusty rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Sep 2011 71,584 miles

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

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

rusty rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,922 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,673 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,289 miles

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

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

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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M44 DES is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M44 DES, 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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M44 DES is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is M44 DES safe to buy?

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