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M80 SWS

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,518 mi
Last recorded63,518 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 SWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.. corroding near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.. corroding near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 52,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.. corroding near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.. corroding near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 51,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded..around tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.around tank (1.1.11 (c))

washer jets partly blocked

Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded..around tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.around tank (1.1.11 (c))

rear bulbs out warning on on dash...all bulbs working

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,897 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 46,897 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,918 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,058 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Fail 30 Mar 2015 43,058 miles

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

All tyres cracking in tread

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,957 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,990 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 39,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,804 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,316 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 33,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,540 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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M80 SWS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M80 SWS, 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 M80 SWS registered?

M80 SWS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is M80 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 SWS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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