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A8 UYA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,950 mi
Last recorded94,950 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UYA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,733 miles

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

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

brakes discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 94,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

brakes discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 93,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

belly pan fitted to engine bay unable to inspect properly

plastic trims fitted to sills unable to inspect properly

Fail 5 May 2010 93,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

belly pan fitted to engine bay unable to inspect properly

plastic trims fitted to sills unable to inspect properly

Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,779 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 71,720 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 71,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 56,851 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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A8 UYA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 UYA, 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.

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What year was A8 UYA registered?

A8 UYA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is A8 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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