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W631 YSB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,893 mi
Last recorded81,893 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 YSB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,236 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,689 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,672 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,884 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,884 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 50,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,529 miles

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

Exhaust bracket at gearbox in poor condition

Unable to examine rear brakepipes due to brakepipes being covered in grease,

unable to examine NSR seatbelt due to child seat

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,773 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 33,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS STONE CHIP ON MIDDLE AREA. †NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN. † †METAL BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR RUSTING AT REAR FLEX PIPE ENTRY`S, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE.

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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W631 YSB 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 68.8%.

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 W631 YSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W631 YSB registered?

W631 YSB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W631 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W631 YSB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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