MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil poor damping (2.7.3)
front roll bar inner bushes worn
rear suspension components and rear diff carrier corroded
Electrical wiring inadequately supported tow bar wire (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil poor damping (2.7.3)
front roll bar inner bushes worn
rear suspension components and rear diff carrier corroded
Offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts inside offside front and inside offside rear tyres
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts inside offside front and inside offside rear tyres
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight misting on both front suspension struts
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight misting on both front suspension struts
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
warning lamp on dash
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W634 HBE 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 62.5%.
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 W634 HBE, 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
How do I check the history of W634 HBE?
You can check the full history of W634 HBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W634 HBE registered?
W634 HBE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2000.
Is W634 HBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W634 HBE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W634 HBE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W634 HBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.