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A5 LEW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LEW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 75,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 74,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 73,920 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,911 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,414 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,234 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,961 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,465 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,236 miles

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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A5 LEW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A5 LEW, 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 A5 LEW registered?

A5 LEW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is A5 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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