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W658 YBN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,357 mi
Last recorded138,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 YBN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 138,357 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 138,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 136,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 133,626 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 129,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 124,091 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 124,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,343 miles

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

slight binding n/s/f.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 95,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight binding n/s/f.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 86,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 86,259 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,692 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,692 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,608 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 YBN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YBN, 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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W658 YBN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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