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W681 TKJ

2000 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,630 mi
Last recorded184,630 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 TKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 184,630 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 184,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 184,562 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 177,437 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR -SIDE FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFF-SIDE FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 177,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR-SIDE FRONT TO REAR PIPES X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR -SIDE FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFF-SIDE FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 167,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 146,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 135,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 118,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 118,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 86,858 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,682 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges but stillwithin legal limits

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,363 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges but stillwithin legal limits

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,119 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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W681 TKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W681 TKJ, 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 W681 TKJ registered?

W681 TKJ is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W681 TKJ safe to buy?

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