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W636 PLF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,476 mi
Last recorded102,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW636 PLF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 102,476 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Jan 2009 102,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 92,257 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 92,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 84,052 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 84,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 PLF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W636 PLF, 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 W636 PLF?

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What year was W636 PLF registered?

W636 PLF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W636 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W636 PLF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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