MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,590 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower plastic guards obscuring view around lower sills and front of car
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre slightly damaged but not excessive
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight areas of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around jacking points (both sides) (5.2.6)
Rear brake disc dust guards corroded(both)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around battery tray area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Emissions not tested exhaust joint has excessive leaking of gases (7.3.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower plastic guards obscuring view around lower sills and front of car
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre slightly damaged but not excessive
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight areas of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around jacking points (both sides) (5.2.6)
Rear brake disc dust guards corroded(both)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front hubs slightly corroded[both]
Front plastic underguards resticting component checks under car .also sills
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower battery tray corroded but battery is secure
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both sides (2.4.E.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc guards corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front hubs slightly corroded[both]
Front plastic underguards resticting component checks under car .also sills
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower battery tray corroded but battery is secure
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both sides (2.4.E.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc guards corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight leak rear joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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W683 UAX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 W683 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2000.
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