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W681 UAX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,428 mi
Last recorded143,428 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 UAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 143,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure Pipes (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake has slight bind and brake readings indicate that system needs repair or service

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,055 miles

Front Upper Oil leak ()

Front exhaust mount point corroded but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak from rear of engine

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,966 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator belt badly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,868 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2011 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front and rear discs are slightly worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,727 miles

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

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

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

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2009 90,228 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,286 miles

o/s rear brake pipe is starting to corrode

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer sills

Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,401 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills

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 UAX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

W681 UAX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W681 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W681 UAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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