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W662 NLL

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,219 mi
Last recorded54,219 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW662 NLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,219 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,270 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,255 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 42,255 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,046 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,662 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 19,860 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 19,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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W662 NLL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W662 NLL, 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 W662 NLL registered?

W662 NLL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W662 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W662 NLL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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