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W665 YTP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,066 mi
Last recorded53,066 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 YTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 51,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,551 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,458 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,732 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 45,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 39,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,131 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres no visible tread on their very inner edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,625 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,273 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside door mirror cover missing.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,016 miles

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

undersize marks both swept zones front windscreen.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 21,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

undersize marks both swept zones front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,317 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 18,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YTP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YTP, 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 W665 YTP registered?

W665 YTP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W665 YTP safe to buy?

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