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W665 LAU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,988 mi
Last recorded140,988 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 LAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 140,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 139,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 137,289 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 137,289 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,441 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 132,665 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,189 miles

Rear diff mounting worn

Fail 21 Jan 2016 129,188 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 124,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 124,298 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 115,072 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,469 miles

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,113 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,541 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 100,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,954 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 88,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,196 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 62,390 miles

BRAKE WEAR WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,537 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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W665 LAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W665 LAU, 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 W665 LAU registered?

W665 LAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W665 LAU safe to buy?

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