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M44 SXJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 SXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 135,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 134,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 133,518 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,816 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rally car with bucket seats and roll cage

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,864 miles

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

Rally car with bucket seats and roll cage

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 130,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rally car with bucket seats and roll cage

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 130,166 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,928 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 125,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 122,673 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 122,261 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 120,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 114,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 109,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 103,056 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever

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

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,344 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 95,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 88,533 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 80,846 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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M44 SXJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M44 SXJ, 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 M44 SXJ registered?

M44 SXJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is M44 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 SXJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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