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MS 102

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS 102
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 98,002 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 98,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 97,300 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 97,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 95,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,443 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,250 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 92,201 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,641 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaking

Pass 30 May 2015 89,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,977 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,138 miles

an air bag light staying on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,402 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,838 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,336 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 57,336 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,528 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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MS 102 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 MS 102, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MS 102 registered?

MS 102 is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is MS 102 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS 102 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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