MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,853 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)
o/s parking brake reading slightly low
o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm), has nails (2) in tread, and has run-flat wear to sidewalls
rear brake pads worn very low
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine management light on
n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)
o/s parking brake reading slightly low
o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm), has nails (2) in tread, and has run-flat wear to sidewalls
rear brake pads worn very low
front brake pads very low
o/s/r tyre has nail in tread
rear number plate deteriorated
windscreen slightly chipped in zone A (within 10mm limit0
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre has nail in tread
rear number plate deteriorated
windscreen slightly chipped in zone A (within 10mm limit)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W659 OAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W659 OAP, 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 W659 OAP registered?
W659 OAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2000.
Is W659 OAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W659 OAP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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