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W646 NBJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,161 mi
Last recorded116,161 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 NBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,015 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,961 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,572 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 86,572 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,595 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn low on outer edge of tread pattern.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,223 miles

both front tyres geting low .

Fail 23 Mar 2009 71,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 42,464 miles

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

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

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 NBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W646 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W646 NBJ registered?

W646 NBJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W646 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W646 NBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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