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W637 GCX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 GCX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,164 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 85,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slightly cracking on outter edge

Nearside Rear slightly cracking on outter edges

Offside Front slightly cracking on outter edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,224 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

both front tyres cracking and splitting accetable at time of test

Pass 26 May 2010 73,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2010 73,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2009 72,939 miles

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

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 May 2008 72,530 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in nearside steering rack knucle in rack

Pass 1 May 2007 71,831 miles

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

play in n/s of steering

windscreen washers jets blocked ( 1 jet per washer)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,357 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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W637 GCX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W637 GCX, 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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W637 GCX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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