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ExpiredMileage
171,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some crrostion on will arch
Cuts to outer wall of the nearside front tyre but not to cords
Exhaust downpipe mounting bracket corroded away from exhaust, Exhaust is still secure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Cuts to outer wall of the nearside front tyre but not to cords
Exhaust downpipe mounting bracket corroded away from exhaust, Exhaust is still secure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
cuts in near side front outer tyre wall
near side door mirror glass damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
cuts in near side front outer tyre wall
near side door mirror glass damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
near side front outer tyre wall cut
near side mirror glass damaged
off side front to rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
near side front outer tyre wall cut
near side mirror glass damaged
off side front to rear brake pipe corroded
both front brake hoses starting to perish
near side door mirror glass cracked
near side rear inner tyre wall cracked
surface rust on brake pipe to near side front hose
off side front tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake hoses starting to perish
near side door mirror glass cracked
near side rear inner tyre wall cracked
surface rust on brake pipe to near side front hose
off side front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front suspension bushes soft and worn
nsf tyre wall damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front suspension bushes soft and worn
nsf tyre wall damaged
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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L8 GWN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 L8 GWN, 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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L8 GWN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2000.
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