MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
surface rust on o/s/r metal brake pipe
unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted
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
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?
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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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