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W645 VRD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,146 mi
Last recorded255,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW645 VRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 255,146 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 224,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 207,753 miles

Centre Rear not working

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 207,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Centre Rear not working

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 196,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 188,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 188,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 179,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 179,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 170,904 miles

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 170,904 miles

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 157,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 144,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 131,931 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 131,931 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 120,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 120,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 107,048 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 107,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,007 miles

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

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

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 VRD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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