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W642 RBB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,621 mi
Last recorded129,621 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 RBB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 129,621 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,976 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 122,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 116,173 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

do not drive as water pipe burst

Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,353 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 111,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 100,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,466 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 85,466 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 80,177 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 80,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 70,595 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 70,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 RBB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W642 RBB registered?

W642 RBB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W642 RBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W642 RBB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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