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W63 LGM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 LGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 116,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,067 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 113,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,862 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 106,475 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 106,474 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

vehile missing can not test emissiion

Pass 6 Feb 2009 100,723 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 90,705 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 73,449 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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W63 LGM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W63 LGM, 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 W63 LGM registered?

W63 LGM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W63 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W63 LGM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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