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W658 NGU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 NGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 85,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,519 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,217 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,915 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,748 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,723 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,406 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,222 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,032 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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W658 NGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W658 NGU, 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 W658 NGU registered?

W658 NGU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W658 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W658 NGU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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