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W609 ALA

2000 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,424 mi
Last recorded53,424 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW M378,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 ALA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,424 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 53,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,600 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 52,598 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust clamps poor

play in rack joints

Pass 12 May 2015 49,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,768 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 39,741 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,959 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2011 34,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 34,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,537 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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W609 ALA is a 2000 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,081 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W609 ALA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W609 ALA registered?

W609 ALA is a 2000 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W609 ALA safe to buy?

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