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W668 NLL

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,659 mi
Last recorded121,659 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 NLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,659 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,654 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven 72% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 115,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 106,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,691 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,245 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,701 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 89,145 miles

Check and adjust the tracking, the o/s/f tyre need to be checked, the wear on its inner elbow is quite severe

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 89,145 miles

Check and adjust the tracking, the o/s/f tyre need to be checked, the wear on its inner elbow is quite severe

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 76,032 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 66,693 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine undertray fitted

slight movement in pinion shaft

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,301 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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W668 NLL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W668 NLL, 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 W668 NLL registered?

W668 NLL is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W668 NLL safe to buy?

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