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W659 OAP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,853 mi
Last recorded112,853 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 OAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 112,853 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 112,852 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,687 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 105,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,437 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 101,437 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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