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W671 GYX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,563 mi
Last recorded183,563 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW671 GYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 183,563 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 178,185 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 178,142 miles

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

front link arms both sides soon;handbrake req; service

Pass 28 Apr 2011 175,272 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 175,271 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 169,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 164,099 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 164,099 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 154,472 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 138,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 120,840 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 120,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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W671 GYX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W671 GYX, 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 W671 GYX registered?

W671 GYX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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