MOT Status
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189,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four tyres perished slightly
engine check light on
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four tyres perished slightly
engine check light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all tyres outer side walls perished slightly
engine check light on
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all tyres perished slightly
engine check light on
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both rear tyres perished slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer +centre silencer baffles loose (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
mil /engine management light on
park brake effort 17%(min16%)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer +centre silencer baffles loose (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
mil /engine management light on
park brake effort 17%(min16%)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON ( MIL)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON ( MIL)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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J6 BSE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 J6 BSE, 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 J6 BSE registered?
J6 BSE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2000.
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