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W634 YEB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,087 mi
Last recorded171,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW634 YEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2021 171,087 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 165,974 miles

Accident damage to left rear wheel arch

Inner sill areas rusting around rear jacking points

Unable to fully test rear seat belts

Pass 4 Dec 2018 159,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 154,666 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 150,584 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 144,127 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 144,111 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 142,155 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 142,149 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r brake disc dust shield corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 140,037 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 137,182 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 137,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 133,506 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 130,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 126,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 121,709 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 121,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 110,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 91,018 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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W634 YEB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W634 YEB, 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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What year was W634 YEB registered?

W634 YEB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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