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M7 YNO

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 YNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 136,939 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

N/S & O/S front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 127,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,774 miles

Front pads low.

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 109,921 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 101,893 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 101,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,567 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2010 97,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

offside headlamp only has poor beam pattern

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,486 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,974 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 79,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,789 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 66,896 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 YNO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNO, 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 YNO registered?

M7 YNO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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