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W664 LAP

2000 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW664 LAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,862 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,633 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 13 Apr 2011 118,629 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,986 miles

covers over outer sills

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

gear box oil leak

inner sills slightly rusty

rear brake pies rusty

rear diff mount rusty

slight noise near side rear wheel bearing

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

slight play both rear trayling arm bushes

slight play near side front suspension arm ball joint

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2010 105,914 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

covers over outer sills

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

gear box oil leak

inner sills slightly rusty

rear brake pies rusty

rear diff mount rusty

slight noise near side rear wheel bearing

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

slight play both rear trayling arm bushes

slight play near side front suspension arm ball joint

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,427 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,422 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,422 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 95,398 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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W664 LAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W664 LAP, 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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W664 LAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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