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W645 YEB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,550 mi
Last recorded155,550 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW645 YEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 155,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 147,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 132,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 116,033 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 115,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake showing signs of being overheated

some difficulty achieving CAT test pass-has a tendancy to run lean at light loads

Pass 5 Jun 2007 102,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,165 miles

Rear section of exhaust outer layer is corroded.

Slight play detected in steering rack.

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 YEB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W645 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

W645 YEB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W645 YEB safe to buy?

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