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W663 NGM

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,852 mi
Last recorded144,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 NGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 144,852 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 144,077 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 143,429 miles

Airbag light on

All tyres wearing on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 139,738 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

drivers outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2010 134,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 132,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 125,555 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 119,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 105,819 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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W663 NGM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W663 NGM, 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 W663 NGM registered?

W663 NGM is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W663 NGM safe to buy?

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