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W647 NGU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,292 mi
Last recorded93,292 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 NGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 93,292 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi joint Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil low on pre check

Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil low on pre check

Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,713 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 80,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,146 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 66,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 60,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 55,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2012 51,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,746 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,521 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,062 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,217 miles

1x o/s washer jet not working

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

screw in tread of n/s rear tyre

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 NGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 W647 NGU, 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 W647 NGU registered?

W647 NGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W647 NGU safe to buy?

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