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W639 PLF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,127 mi
Last recorded179,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW639 PLF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 179,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 168,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 168,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 146,644 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 146,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2009 132,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 116,922 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 100,729 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 100,729 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 92,443 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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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W639 PLF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W639 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.

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What year was W639 PLF registered?

W639 PLF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W639 PLF safe to buy?

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