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W675 HSO

2000 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,617 mi
Last recorded74,617 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW675 HSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 74,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both (4.1.D.2)

Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective shock absorber lock nuts (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed on anti roll bar (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin heat damaged (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

brake warning light on

coolant warning light on

engine management light on

none standard suspension fitted

oil leak

plastic covers fitted

steering rack ends worn

very little clearance between front tyres and suspension leg (1mm) both sides

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,694 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,924 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 57,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,642 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,087 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,938 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 42,938 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,594 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,630 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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W675 HSO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W675 HSO, 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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W675 HSO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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