MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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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)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W647 AVE registered?
W647 AVE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2000.
Is W647 AVE safe to buy?
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