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W633 DBE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW633 DBE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 89,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under neath vehicle above flexi brake hose nsf / osf/ nsr / osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2021 89,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall slight damage / inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under neath vehicle above flexi brake hose nsf / osf/ nsr / osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking / perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,518 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,109 miles

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))

both sides rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Oct 2018 55,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

both sides rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,653 miles

Exhaust stay [gearbox] corroded through

Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,968 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,477 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2005 19,411 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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W633 DBE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W633 DBE, 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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W633 DBE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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