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L17 WUT

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,109 mi
Last recorded128,109 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 WUT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 128,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight side wall cut

Pass 20 Aug 2016 115,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,891 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,188 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,036 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,026 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)

tyre size 255/35zr18 94y xl

Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

tyre size 255/35zr18 94y xl

Pass 28 May 2011 66,697 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 54,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,576 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,995 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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L17 WUT is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L17 WUT, 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 L17 WUT registered?

L17 WUT is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is L17 WUT safe to buy?

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