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W63 RTR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,314 mi
Last recorded67,314 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 RTR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,314 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside rear (Need Attention very soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 67,314 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside/Nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside rear (Need Attention very soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 62,188 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to no brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,856 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,197 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2019 50,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,397 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 38,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,789 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 33,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,678 miles

offside front tyre wall perished

Fail 9 Sep 2014 29,679 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,334 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 24,328 miles

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

Both front discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,956 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,046 miles

slight play in offside front lower swivel

Fail 17 Jul 2006 16,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play in offside front lower swivel

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 RTR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W63 RTR, 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 W63 RTR registered?

W63 RTR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W63 RTR safe to buy?

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