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W649 JPJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,943 mi
Last recorded171,943 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 171,943 miles

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

O.s front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 171,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside 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)

O.s front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 164,401 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front anti roll bar rubber boots split

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

front windows tinted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2010 158,020 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 157,998 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 151,302 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise handbrake high on travel

advise off side rear hand brake lower effort reading advise full inspection

advise slight movement insteering rack end joints both sides

Fail 7 Apr 2009 151,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise handbrake high on travel

advise slight movement insteering rack end joints both sides

Pass 10 Apr 2008 140,544 miles

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber protective covers insecure

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower arm back bushes

surface corrosion on o/s rear metal brake pipe feeding flexi hose

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2008 140,463 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brake fluid level low

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber protective covers insecure

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower arm back bushes

surface corrosion on o/s rear metal brake pipe feeding flexi hose

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2007 113,460 miles

surface rust on o/s/r metal brake pipe

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2007 113,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

surface rust on o/s/r metal brake pipe

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2006 100,727 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 100,686 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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W649 JPJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 W649 JPJ, 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 JPJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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