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W644 MCF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,457 mi
Last recorded106,457 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW644 MCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 106,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,189 miles

o/s/f lower susspension arm front ball joint inner slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,012 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 93,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 77,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,936 miles

N/S/F tyre<inner & outer walls> and O/S/F tyre<outer wall> has cuts on them not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,534 miles

Free play at inner steering rack o/s joint.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,534 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Free play at inner steering rack o/s joint.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,200 miles

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

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

slight bind at rear wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,431 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,264 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,058 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated (new pads fitted)

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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W644 MCF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W644 MCF, 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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W644 MCF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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