MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
coolant warning light on level ok
engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items
engine light on
oil light flickers
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
coolant warning light on level ok
engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items
engine light on
oil light flickers
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
engine management light on
sills not fully inspected, covers fitted
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
engine management light on
sills not fully inspected, covers fitted
Oil leak
Oil leak
air bag light on
engine management light on
rear brake discs worn
airbag warning light on
engine management light on
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits
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W649 HCD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 W649 HCD, 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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W649 HCD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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