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W642 JPL

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,686 mi
Last recorded189,686 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 JPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 189,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 189,685 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 174,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 174,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,390 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear Caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2021 161,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear Caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,215 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated, all brake pads appear above limits

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Washer jet blocked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 146,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated, all brake pads appear above limits

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Washer jet blocked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,261 miles

Front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Offside Washer jet blocked

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,454 miles

Front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked but still clears screen

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Indicator slightly miscoloured

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 136,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked but still clears screen

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Indicator slightly miscoloured

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 127,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shocker cover detatched

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shocker cover detatched

brake pad warning on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 127,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shocker cover detatched

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shocker cover detatched

brake pad warning on

Pass 19 May 2016 121,419 miles

Rear brake pipes worn low

Fail 18 May 2016 121,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake pipes worn low

Fail 17 Apr 2015 115,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,984 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,821 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,106 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 42,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 26,012 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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W642 JPL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W642 JPL, 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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W642 JPL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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