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W663 YRV

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 YRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 98,839 miles

all 4 tyres have cuts to both inner and outer side walls

front anti roll bar link rod upper rubber displaced

front brake pads low

middle silencer baffels loose

near side dip beam aim lower limit

off side rear shocker damp weight off suspension

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod

slight play to off side steering rack

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 21 May 2008 98,839 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres have cuts to both inner and outer side walls

front anti roll bar link rod upper rubber displaced

front brake pads low

middle silencer baffels loose

near side dip beam aim lower limit

off side rear shocker damp weight off suspension

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod

slight play to off side steering rack

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,809 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 90,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 85,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,699 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YRV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W663 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

W663 YRV is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W663 YRV safe to buy?

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