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W646 HHL

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,662 mi
Last recorded131,662 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 HHL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,662 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Both slightly perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 131,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Outer Sills corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,139 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Feb 2018 125,791 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,054 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 118,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge and perishing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm worn on inner edge and perishing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

oil leak (appears to be coming from headgasket)

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 114,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge and perishing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm worn on inner edge and perishing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

oil leak (appears to be coming from headgasket)

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,671 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,059 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,614 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 92,614 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe slightly loose but is secure in its mountings

Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,885 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 82,296 miles

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

offside front stearing arm has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,349 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 73,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,669 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 52,593 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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W646 HHL 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 59.1%.

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 W646 HHL, 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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W646 HHL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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