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W668 OAP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,027 mi
Last recorded166,027 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 OAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 166,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 150,560 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 149,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 146,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 143,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near side hand brak low reading

Pass 7 Apr 2011 139,884 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 129,006 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 119,683 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 119,683 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 108,794 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 85,357 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 85,347 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 OAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

W668 OAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W668 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W668 OAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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