MOT Status
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124,605 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large cracks on both sides of lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear inners (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large cracks on both sides of lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inner brake pipes appear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear inner sidewall of tyre very slightly displaced on rim
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
noise from rear brakes when hand brake applied
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear inner sidewall of tyre very slightly displaced on rim
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
noise from rear brakes when hand brake applied
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both nearside and offside steering inner track joints have slight wear
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both nearside and offside steering inner track joints have slight wear
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
low efford to near side rear handbrake
slight damage to near side rear lower suspension arm
uneven wear tooff side front tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
low efford to near side rear handbrake
slight damage to near side rear lower suspension arm
uneven wear tooff side front tyre
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
CUT TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER WALL
SLIGHT UNEVEN BRAKING TO REAR BRAKES
WEAR TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC/DEEP LIP
WEAR TO LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT BOTH SIDES
WEAR TO OFF SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END/TIE ROD
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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W668 ALA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W668 ALA, 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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W668 ALA is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2000.
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