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W683 OHT

2000 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,293 mi
Last recorded150,293 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 150,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 134,959 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 134,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Feb 2013 119,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 113,849 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2011 106,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 97,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 89,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 78,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 69,189 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 69,188 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W683 OHT is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc 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 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

W683 OHT is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W683 OHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W683 OHT 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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