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W64 RCV

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW64 RCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2017 136,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 122,222 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 122,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour & o/s (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & o/s (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 118,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2013 113,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 112,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,998 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 99,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,807 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 99,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,179 miles

n/s/r tyre microw cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2010 89,179 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre microw cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 80,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,652 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 73,446 miles

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

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

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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W64 RCV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W64 RCV, 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 W64 RCV registered?

W64 RCV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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