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W638 HCD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,860 mi
Last recorded139,860 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 HCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 139,860 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Indicator lens broken

Fail 18 Nov 2021 139,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Indicator lens broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,649 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,223 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 122,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,664 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 112,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,134 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)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 99,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,450 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 86,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,795 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 4 Sep 2015 75,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,872 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,907 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,238 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,878 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 47,872 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,957 miles

n/s/f sub frame slightly damaged

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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W638 HCD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W638 HCD, 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 W638 HCD registered?

W638 HCD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W638 HCD safe to buy?

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