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W661 YRH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,663 mi
Last recorded199,663 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 YRH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 199,663 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 199,662 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 186,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 171,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 157,526 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 157,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 157,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YRH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 W661 YRH, 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 YRH registered?

W661 YRH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W661 YRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W661 YRH 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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