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W661 JPJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,655 mi
Last recorded157,655 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic sill covers fitted

reverse light not working

Fail 30 Sep 2019 157,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and split gaitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic sill covers fitted

reverse light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 145,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 137,591 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 137,591 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 127,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r shock shaft badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 127,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear feed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r shock shaft badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,643 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 92,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 79,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen washers slightly poor

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,932 miles

windscreen washers slightly poor

Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,316 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,460 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 66,461 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 60,470 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 17 May 2007 60,468 miles

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

N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Pass 26 May 2006 53,803 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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W661 JPJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W661 JPJ, 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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W661 JPJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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