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W645 SKJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,115 mi
Last recorded156,115 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW645 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 156,115 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 146,297 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2017 146,296 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing Caliper (3.5.1l)

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

Park brake warning light not working at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2016 145,561 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 145,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 139,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 124,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 124,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 114,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 102,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Pass 30 Apr 2011 89,066 miles

Lowered springs fitted

N/S/R boot floor by sub frame mounting repair plate covered in new underseal.

No spare wheel

Plastic sill and under tray's fitted

Rear brake pipes covered in new grease

Slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 27 Apr 2011 89,066 miles

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

Lowered springs fitted

N/S/R boot floor by sub frame mounting repair plate covered in new underseal.

No spare wheel

Plastic sill and under tray's fitted

Rear brake pipes covered in new grease

Slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 14 May 2010 84,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 84,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 30 May 2009 80,911 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 30 May 2009 80,911 miles

both front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,411 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,522 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads thin

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily worn

Pass 10 May 2007 65,143 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,153 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 58,153 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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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W645 SKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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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What year was W645 SKJ registered?

W645 SKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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