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W682 HSO

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,957 mi
Last recorded113,957 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 HSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,957 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 113,957 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 113,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

coolant warning light on in dash .

Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,572 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 107,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust support bracket deteriorating

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 89,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,318 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,946 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 117,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,915 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 40,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W682 HSO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W682 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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W682 HSO is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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