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A28 UTE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,528 mi
Last recorded107,528 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 UTE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 103,970 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 103,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

only front seats fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2013 103,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front brake hoses in very poor condition(new hoses recommended)

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes in very poor condition

both rear shock absorber stems corroded(new shock absorbers recommended)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advanced corrosion in both rear shock absorber stems

air bag warning lamp

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes weak and knocking

front number plate damaged

front wiper linkage knocking

rear wiper not working

Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,315 miles

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion in both rear shock absorber stems(new shock absorbers recommended)

air bag warning light on

rear wash/wipe faulty

Fail 9 Nov 2011 95,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion in both rear shock absorber stems(new shock absorbers recommended)

air bag warning light on

rear wash/wipe faulty

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,086 miles

slight corrosion in front to rear brake pipes(rear end)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,325 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

corrosion in both rear shock absorber shafts

slight corrosion in rear barke pipes

Fail 1 Dec 2009 87,325 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

corrosion in both rear shock absorber shafts

slight corrosion in rear barke pipes

Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,882 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,732 miles

cut/split in nearside rear tyre tread & worn close to wear bars

front inner brake pads worn generally low

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,993 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes(from hoses)

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

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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A28 UTE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A28 UTE, 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 A28 UTE registered?

A28 UTE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is A28 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 UTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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