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MMM 50L

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

121,635 mi
Last recorded121,635 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMM 50L
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 121,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 120,873 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 120,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 120,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 119,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 118,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 116,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 113,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 104,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability broken away from chassis both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,100 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 101,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,628 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 96,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,288 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,287 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,830 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Rear brake discs becoming pitted. 3. Nearside and offside rear suspension bushes starting to seperate.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 86,827 miles

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Rear brake discs becoming pitted. 3. Nearside and offside rear suspension bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,528 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,525 miles

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

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,801 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,985 miles

as per failure

Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode. 3. Nearsdie front brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,188 miles

1. n/s front brake hose starting to perish. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 70,185 miles

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

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

1. n/s front brake hose starting to perish. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,435 miles

Offside 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 Sep 2009 57,847 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,142 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 50,616 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,695 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 45,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,315 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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MMM 50L is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 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 MMM 50L, 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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MMM 50L is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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