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W684 RPG

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,861 mi
Last recorded171,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW684 RPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 171,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside outer sills rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake pipe /brake hose not secured

Fail 26 Jun 2020 171,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside outer sills rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake pipe /brake hose not secured

Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,387 miles

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

underside generally rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2019 169,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underside generally rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2018 165,049 miles

heel plate and rear subframe rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2017 160,274 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 154,110 miles

Both front inner roll bar d bushes worn

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on inside if tread

Nearside rear floor corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sills and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 154,108 miles

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

Both front inner roll bar d bushes worn

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on inside if tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear floor corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Sills and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,274 miles

advised light on dash

advised littel reserve travel on hanbbrake

advised number plate lamps dull

Pass 8 Apr 2014 140,613 miles

advised warning lamp is on dash

advised rear subfram bushes deterated

Fail 8 Apr 2014 140,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advised rear subfram bushes deterated

advised warning lamp is on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2013 134,366 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 134,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,452 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 104,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 84,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 73,584 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 63,207 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 61,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W684 RPG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W684 RPG, 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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W684 RPG is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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