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W641 MNU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,385 mi
Last recorded95,385 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW641 MNU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 95,385 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 95,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 82,443 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 82,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 73,178 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Breather pipes split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipes insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,910 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 66,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W641 MNU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 W641 MNU, 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 W641 MNU registered?

W641 MNU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W641 MNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W641 MNU 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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