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W643 UGM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,484 mi
Last recorded114,484 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW643 UGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 114,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 110,327 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 110,327 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 105,992 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 105,977 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

little play on near side tie rod arm

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,347 miles

slight oil contamination underside of engine

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight oil contamination underside of engine

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,382 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 84,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 76,088 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,063 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,304 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

front discs worn +pads getting down

hand brake high

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear pads getting down

under trays +plastic side sills

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,991 miles

brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,917 miles

mist of oil on rear shocks

plastic skirts fitted

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 43,067 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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W643 UGM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W643 UGM, 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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W643 UGM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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