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W683 ADN

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,280 mi
Last recorded173,280 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 ADN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 173,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 167,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2012 167,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 163,120 miles

all tyres have cuts in sidewalls(no exposed cords)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 163,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

all tyres have cuts in sidewalls(no exposed cords)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 157,284 miles

brake warning light wire adrift on n/s/f

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Nov 2010 157,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake warning light wire adrift on n/s/f

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Nov 2009 142,676 miles

n/s/f abs wire cut

Fail 12 Nov 2009 142,676 miles

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

n/s/f abs wire cut

Pass 16 Sep 2008 131,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 131,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 121,411 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 121,411 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 110,660 miles

both front tyres perished and split

o/s/f headlamp output and pattern marginal

Pass 12 May 2005 103,315 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 103,315 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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W683 ADN 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 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 W683 ADN, 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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W683 ADN is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W683 ADN safe to buy?

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