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W682 RSD

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

175,554 mi
Last recorded175,554 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 RSD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2015 175,554 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 162,033 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 150,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 150,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 134,813 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 127,507 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 121,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 113,006 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND FRONT PADS GETTING LOW AND BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,005 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND FRONT PADS GETTING LOW AND BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 98,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 98,765 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 85,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,259 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 72,259 miles

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

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE PADS NEARING END OF LIFE

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 63,002 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 63,002 miles

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

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

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

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 RSD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RSD, 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 RSD registered?

W682 RSD is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W682 RSD safe to buy?

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