MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
nearside wheel rim damaged in inner edge.
offside headlamp patern poor.
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
nearside wheel rim damaged in inner edge.
offside headlamp patern poor.
Front disc's worn
Nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn
Offside headlamp pattern poor
Play in nearside front anti roll bar link
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Front disc's worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn
Offside headlamp pattern poor
Play in nearside front anti roll bar link
Oil leak
off side rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
off side rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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W684 SBF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SBF, 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 SBF is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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