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X883 OCP

2000 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,031 mi
Last recorded155,031 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 397,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX883 OCP
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 155,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 149,657 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 140,082 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 131,993 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 131,993 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 125,847 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2010 121,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 121,231 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 114,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side rear hand brake low effort but passed the brake test. 23%

Fail 27 May 2009 114,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

off side rear hand brake low effort but passed the brake test. 23%

Pass 29 May 2008 107,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 95,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,669 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X883 OCP is a 2000 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X883 OCP, 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.

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X883 OCP is a 2000 BMW 3, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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