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M7 JSH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,815 mi
Last recorded193,815 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 JSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 193,815 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper and lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

Both front wishbone bushes rear of both sides

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 193,815 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper and lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

Both front wishbone bushes rear of both sides

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 187,185 miles

Offside Front 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 187,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 177,327 miles

ADVISR[ all road tyres.

Advise[ front off side steering arm.

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 177,327 miles

ADVISR[ all road tyres.

Advise[ front off side steering arm.

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 160,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 155,765 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 150,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 150,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 140,406 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 140,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 128,431 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 98,828 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 92,240 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 JSH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M7 JSH, 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 JSH registered?

M7 JSH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is M7 JSH safe to buy?

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