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W648 UKE

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,871 mi
Last recorded162,871 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 UKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 162,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 162,869 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 162,867 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 154,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 154,537 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 143,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 143,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 128,683 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 128,683 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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 114,340 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 114,335 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 101,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,186 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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W648 UKE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W648 UKE, 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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W648 UKE is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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