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W682 LAP

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 LAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 108,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 107,417 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,976 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,975 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,350 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,476 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,773 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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W682 LAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W682 LAP, 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 W682 LAP registered?

W682 LAP is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W682 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W682 LAP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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