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W733 MRA

2000 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,878 mi
Last recorded127,878 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 397,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW733 MRA
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak underneath damp

Pass 2 Dec 2023 120,175 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 92,463 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 91,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,067 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,518 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 88,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,492 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,159 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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W733 MRA is a 2000 BMW 3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 W733 MRA, 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

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What year was W733 MRA registered?

W733 MRA is a 2000 BMW 3, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W733 MRA safe to buy?

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