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W663 RLA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,660 mi
Last recorded36,660 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 RLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,660 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2016 34,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 32,059 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,933 miles

Slight movement in offside front wishbone outer balljoint

Fail 8 Feb 2013 28,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,982 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 27,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,380 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 25,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,314 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,303 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,934 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 RLA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RLA, 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 W663 RLA registered?

W663 RLA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W663 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W663 RLA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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