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M7 RMY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests51 (40 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 RMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

40 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 98,133 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 79,194 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,697 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. No cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 89,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,190 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 84,200 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,141 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washers slightly mis-aligned but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 79,140 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washers slightly mis-aligned but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 78,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 May 2020 78,689 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,110 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,713 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 75,171 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 75,171 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,001 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,886 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,889 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,680 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,679 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,424 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 67,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,875 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,032 miles

slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,140 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,010 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,417 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,636 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lower engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

offside front tyre worn on the edges and small cuts in the tread

outer sill mouldings fitted

slight movement in the offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lower engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

offside front tyre worn on the edges and small cuts in the tread

outer sill mouldings fitted

slight movement in the offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from final drive unit

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 63,187 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from final drive unit

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,521 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 58,521 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,032 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

road wheel inner rims have some run out

Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,606 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,058 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 RMY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 RMY, 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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M7 RMY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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