MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISE n/s & o/s/f disc,s & pad,s are worn .ADVISE n/s & o/s/r disc,s & pad,s are worn low past in service limits .
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front suspension arm inner rear bushes -slight movement
o/s parking brake low
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W645 NLB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W645 NLB, 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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W645 NLB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2000.
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