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W647 XGO

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

75,520 mi
Last recorded75,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 XGO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,520 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 75,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,424 miles

Oil leak

brake pads low lamp on

engine warning lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2014 48,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pads low lamp on

engine warning lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,006 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Feb 2013 46,006 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,939 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

engine warning lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 42,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

engine warning lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 41,824 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

wipers worn

Pass 6 May 2010 37,767 miles

engine management light on

front suspension/steering components contaminated with oil

strong advice oil leak

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 May 2009 34,323 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 34,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,380 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 31,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,823 miles

dampness around power steering pump

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2007 29,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

dampness around power steering pump

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,309 miles

as before

Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,334 miles

same as previous advisorys

Fail 3 Jun 2006 25,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

traction control light on

under shield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

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 XGO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XGO, 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 XGO registered?

W647 XGO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W647 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W647 XGO shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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