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M70 DBP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 DBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,264 miles

Underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,701 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,030 miles

underbody and sills have plastic cover on

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,111 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 32,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M70 DBP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M70 DBP, 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 M70 DBP registered?

M70 DBP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is M70 DBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 DBP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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