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W63 VRK

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,511 mi
Last recorded76,511 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 VRK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,511 miles

Front pads close to metel

Hand brake travel high

OSf anti-roll bar link top boot split

Play in front inner track rods

Rear brake pipes rusty to rear flexi's

Slight movement in front lower ball joints

undertray oily

Fail 24 Sep 2011 76,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

undertray oily

Front pads close to metel

Hand brake travel high

OSf anti-roll bar link top boot split

Play in front inner track rods

Rear brake pipes rusty to rear flexi's

Slight movement in front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,974 miles

front inner pads appear low....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint , advise replacement.....

wipers smear...

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,819 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 35,510 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s antiroll bar link rod upper ball joint rubber cover split

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,510 miles

o/s antiroll bar link rod upper ball joint rubber cover split

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,388 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 VRK is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

W63 VRK is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W63 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W63 VRK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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