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W647 AVE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 AVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 152,267 miles

all tyres worn on edges

engine oil leaks

engine tray damaged and poorly secured

nearsdide front indicator and headlamp poorly secured

nearside sun visor missing

offside front indicator lens broken and repaired with tape

oil level warning on intermitantly

rear exhaust silencer starting to split on seams and leaking slightly

rear tyres worn low

srs light on

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 8 Aug 2012 152,267 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

air bag light on

em light on

washer light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 139,506 miles

air bag light on

bonnet lever catch missing

engine oil leak

front bumper in poor condition

front exhaust mounting broken

offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

oil light flashing

rear anti roll bar in poor condition

rear suspension corroded

sensor broken under bonnet

slight exhaust blow rear joint

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2011 139,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

bonnet lever catch missing

engine oil leak

enigine management light on

front bumper in poor condition

front exhaust mounting broken

high travel on hand brake

offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

oil light flashing

rear anti roll bar in poor condition

rear suspension corroded

sensor broken under bonnet

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays and sill covers fitted

vacuum pipe split under bonnet

Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,753 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 127,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 110,570 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 110,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,351 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 97,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,749 miles

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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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 699,121 miles

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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W647 AVE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W647 AVE, 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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W647 AVE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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