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W642 SKJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,422 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,528 miles

Centre child seat fitted seatbelts not tested

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 25 Mar 2016 89,527 miles

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

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

Centre child seat fitted seatbelts not tested

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low re ajusted (1.8)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount broken

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,005 miles

Front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated(both sides)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,999 miles

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs lipped and becoming worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,076 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,041 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 66,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,794 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,794 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 15 Mar 2008 54,464 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,412 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 SKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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