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W651 NGM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,531 mi
Last recorded189,531 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW651 NGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 189,531 miles

E M L lamp on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 183,637 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 177,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 171,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 164,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 158,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 151,633 miles

air b ag warning lamp on (fail as from late summer 2012)

Fail 15 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air b ag warning lamp on (fail as from late summer 2012)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 142,668 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

brake warning lamp on (new brakes fitted ?)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 142,668 miles

air bag lamp on

brake warning lamp on (new brakes fitted ?)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 138,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 127,987 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 123,845 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 123,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 119,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 106,532 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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W651 NGM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W651 NGM, 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 W651 NGM registered?

W651 NGM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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