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W683 UAX

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,590 mi
Last recorded134,590 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 UAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,590 miles

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) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 134,590 miles

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) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 129,105 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 129,095 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 128,177 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 128,177 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,894 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 126,825 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,212 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 126,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,057 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 124,838 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 124,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 123,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 123,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 121,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 119,518 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 119,472 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 114,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 107,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 99,975 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 99,911 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,377 miles

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?

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 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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