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W636 CAY

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,082 mi
Last recorded71,082 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW636 CAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,939 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 69,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,379 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,106 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,554 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 25 Jul 2014 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,833 miles

All 4 tyre valves corroded

Emissions test OK but vehicle running very badly

Front and rear discs badly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light staying on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,120 miles

engine warning light staying on

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,763 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 54,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine warning light stays on constantly

Near-side front windscreen wiper slightly smudging

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off-side front windscreen wiper slightly smudging

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 49,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 44,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,383 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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W636 CAY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W636 CAY, 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 W636 CAY registered?

W636 CAY is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W636 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W636 CAY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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