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W668 ALA

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,605 mi
Last recorded124,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 ALA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,605 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 124,603 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 123,687 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 121,792 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 121,792 miles

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 120,539 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 118,976 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,381 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,879 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,706 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,738 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside and offside steering inner track joints have slight wear

Fail 7 Nov 2016 96,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,041 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,352 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,576 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,161 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2010 72,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2009 67,770 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,594 miles

low efford to near side rear handbrake

slight damage to near side rear lower suspension arm

uneven wear tooff side front tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2008 62,511 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 57,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 57,846 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 51,791 miles

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

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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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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