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W661 LAP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 LAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 113,802 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 113,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

airbaglight on dashboard

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,282 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 72,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 59,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,506 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 LAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LAP, 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 W661 LAP registered?

W661 LAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W661 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W661 LAP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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