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V201 OGU

2000 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,020 mi
Last recorded116,020 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 397,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 OGU
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,454 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 93,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 86,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 79,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 72,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,698 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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V201 OGU is a 2000 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 97,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V201 OGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V201 OGU?

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What year was V201 OGU registered?

V201 OGU is a 2000 BMW 3, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V201 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V201 OGU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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