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W674 VKK

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,302 mi
Last recorded144,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW674 VKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 144,302 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 144,302 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 136,738 miles

Brake warning light on.

Damage to outer walls of NSR & NSF tyres.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 136,738 miles

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

Both rear handbrake readings under 100.

Brake warning light on.

Damage to outer walls of NSR & NSF tyres.

OSR brake pad sensor snapped.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 130,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 125,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,022 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Jul 2011 114,002 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,449 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 108,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 102,560 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 97,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,291 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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W674 VKK is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W674 VKK, 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 W674 VKK registered?

W674 VKK is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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