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W671 LAU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW671 LAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 119,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,287 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn close to legal minimum

Pass 5 Apr 2012 107,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 99,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,468 miles

nearside and offside front antiroll bar drop links worn

nearside ans offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal minimum

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

play in nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 4 Apr 2009 84,532 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 84,458 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,282 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front brake slightly binding

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 LAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LAU, 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 LAU registered?

W671 LAU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W671 LAU safe to buy?

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