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W673 SMW

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,258 mi
Last recorded74,258 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW673 SMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,258 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 74,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 70,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,931 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,519 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,559 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 63,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,665 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,506 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,775 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 59,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,169 miles

engine light on. both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,833 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 32,137 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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W673 SMW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W673 SMW, 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 W673 SMW registered?

W673 SMW is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W673 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W673 SMW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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