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M7 CSY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,362 mi
Last recorded112,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 CSY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,362 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 112,362 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2015 106,428 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pas bottle damp

Fail 23 Jan 2015 106,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pas bottle damp

Pass 19 May 2014 102,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,211 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,868 miles

both front tyes cuts and edge wear evident

Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

all brake hoses perishing evident

both front tyes cuts and edge wear evident

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,125 miles

f r no plates wat dam

Pass 10 Jul 2007 77,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,258 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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M7 CSY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M7 CSY, 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 M7 CSY registered?

M7 CSY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is M7 CSY safe to buy?

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