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W646 VOJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,372 mi
Last recorded116,372 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 VOJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 116,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 107,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2008 101,586 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,048 miles

Rear bush fo O/S front lower suspension arm is 40% split - Advise replacement

Rear bush for N/S front lower suspension arm is cracked and perished

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 VOJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOJ, 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 W646 VOJ registered?

W646 VOJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W646 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W646 VOJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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