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W682 VCH

2000 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,245 mi
Last recorded158,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 VCH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 158,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 148,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 136,559 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 127,491 miles

Nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 119,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside and offside front lower swivel joints have slight lateral movement when under load.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear shock absorber chrome insert corroded at top mounting,advise replacement.

Offside-inner steering rack joint slightly worn.(Inside gaiter).

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside front-inner steering rack joint(Inside gaiter)worn.

Offside rear shock absorber corroded at upper mounting.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Evidence of overheating to offside front brake disc.Advise further invesigation.

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

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

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

Offside front-inner steering rack joint(Inside gaiter)worn.

Offside rear shock absorber corroded at upper mounting.

Staining on offside front brake caliper.(No visable leaks when brake is applied).Advise further invesigation.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,769 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 56,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,908 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F wishbone rear-bushes deteriorated/cracked.Advise replacement soon.

N/S/R and O/S/R metal brake pipes corroded.(chassis side of flexi brake hoses)

O/S/R shock absorber chrome insert corroded at top.

Slight wear in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Fail 10 Nov 2006 48,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/S/F and O/S/F wishbone-rear bushes deteriorated/cracked.Advise replacement soon.

O/S/R and N/S/R metal brake pipes corroded.(chassis side of rear flexi hoses).

O/S/R shock absorber chrome insert corroded at top.

Slight wear in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 38,850 miles

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

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 VCH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VCH, 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 VCH is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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