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M7 TLW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 TLW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 117,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns/os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side wall damage due to being drove on flat

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,942 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 116,126 miles

Exhaust hanger has snapped but not effecting the support of the system

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,773 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 111,773 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,617 miles

nsf tyre cracked slightly

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre worn close to limit

play in osf rack end

rear discs worn slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,617 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsf tyre cracked slightly

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre worn close to limit

play in osf rack end

rear discs worn slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 99,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,156 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 91,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,658 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,636 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,653 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 12,750 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 TLW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLW, 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 TLW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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