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A7 KCD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,696 mi
Last recorded31,696 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 31,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 30,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 30,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 30,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 30,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 30,202 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,055 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,536 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,339 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 26,239 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear and judder

Pass 5 Feb 2011 25,551 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 25,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,885 miles

engine lamp is light on dash

Fail 2 Feb 2008 23,885 miles

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

engine lamp is light on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,026 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 22,161 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 22,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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A7 KCD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A7 KCD, 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 A7 KCD registered?

A7 KCD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is A7 KCD safe to buy?

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