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W683 JBF

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,741 mi
Last recorded197,741 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 JBF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 197,741 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 196,436 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around rear jacking points

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2013 196,436 miles

corrosion around rear jacking points

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 194,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 191,163 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 180,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 169,599 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 157,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate begining to fade

Fail 31 Jul 2008 157,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate begining to fade

Pass 4 Oct 2007 149,253 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 149,246 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 137,249 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 116,962 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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W683 JBF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W683 JBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W683 JBF registered?

W683 JBF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W683 JBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W683 JBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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