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W642 RPG

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

109,047 mi
Last recorded109,047 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 RPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 109,047 miles

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

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

front & rear brakes rusty

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 4 May 2021 109,047 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front & rear brakes rusty

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,418 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2019 108,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2018 107,831 miles

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

nearside front wishbone bush worn

oil leaks gearbox area

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 107,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,878 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 106,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust box loose

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint is partially loose (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 103,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint is partially loose (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working also bulb connections are slightly corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,706 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 99,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,541 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 93,540 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,356 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2011 87,356 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,350 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,752 miles

front exhaust mount broken

long hand brake travel

Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front exhaust mount broken

long hand brake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,833 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 77,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 74,609 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 74,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,440 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 RPG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 W642 RPG, 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 RPG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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