CarVerify

Free Car Check

W129 SPD

2000 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,713 mi
Last recorded85,713 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW M378,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 SPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 May 2012 77,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,427 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 70,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,646 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 39,646 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,951 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 31,951 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise n/s/f tyre has slight dammage to inner side wall.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 18,086 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 17,986 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W129 SPD is a 2000 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W129 SPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W129 SPD?

You can check the full history of W129 SPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W129 SPD registered?

W129 SPD is a 2000 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W129 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 SPD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W129 SPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W129 SPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.