MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine warning light on
handbrake out of adjustment
no record of service since 2009
radiator bowed but not leaking
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine warning light on
handbrake out of adjustment
no record of service since 2009
radiator bowed but not leaking
rear wiper blade split
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W642 PBU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 PBU, 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 W642 PBU registered?
W642 PBU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2000.
Is W642 PBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W642 PBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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